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Fritze Family History

Fritze Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fritz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fritze family from?

You can see how Fritze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fritze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Fritze families living in Northumberland. This was about 59% of all the recorded Fritze's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fritze families in 1891.
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What did your Fritze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fritze. 25% of Fritze men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Fritze women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fritze were Laborer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Baker
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    36%
  • House Work
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fritze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritze census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fritze. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Fritze. For the veterans among your Fritze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritze lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fritze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fritze in 1962 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

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