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Fricke Family History

Fricke Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Frick. English: variant of Frick.

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


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Where is the Fricke family from?

You can see how Fricke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fricke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fricke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Fricke families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fricke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fricke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fricke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fricke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fricke. 72% of Fricke 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
    72%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Fricke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fricke 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Fricke. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Fricke. For the veterans among your Fricke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fricke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fricke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Fricke in 1955 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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