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Fresch Family History

Fresch Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Frisch

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


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Where is the Fresch family from?

You can see how Fresch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fresch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fresch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Fresch families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fresch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fresch families in 1891.
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What did your Fresch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fresch. 100% of Fresch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fresch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fresch 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Fresch. 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 393 military records available for the last name Fresch. For the veterans among your Fresch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fresch lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fresch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fresch in 1952 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fresch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fresch 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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