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Fritcher Family History

Fritcher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fritsche.

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


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Where is the Fritcher family from?

You can see how Fritcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fritcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Fritcher families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fritcher's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Fritcher families in 1891.
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What did your Fritcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fritcher. 100% of Fritcher 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Fritcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritcher 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Fritcher. 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 514 military records available for the last name Fritcher. For the veterans among your Fritcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritcher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fritcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fritcher in 1953 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fritcher 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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