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Fruechtel Family History

Fruechtel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fruchter, Brechtel, Prechtel, Buchtel, Fechter, Buechel, Druschel

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Where is the Fruechtel family from?

You can see how Fruechtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fruechtel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fruechtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fruechtel families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fruechtel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fruechtel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fruechtel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fruechtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fruechtel. 100% of Fruechtel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Fruechtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Fruechtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fruechtel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fruechtel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fruechtel. For the veterans among your Fruechtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fruechtel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Fruechtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fruechtel in 1970 was 81, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fruechtel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fruechtel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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