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Fritts Family History

Fritts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fritz.

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


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Where is the Fritts family from?

You can see how Fritts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fritts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fritts families living in Yorkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Fritts's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fritts families in 1891.
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What did your Fritts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fritts. 100% of Fritts 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 22,000 census records available for the last name Fritts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritts 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 801 immigration records available for the last name Fritts. 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 Fritts. For the veterans among your Fritts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritts lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fritts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fritts in 1944 was 33, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fritts 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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