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Fritzsche Family History

Fritzsche Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fritsche.

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


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Where is the Fritzsche family from?

You can see how Fritzsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritzsche family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fritzsche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fritzsche families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fritzsche's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fritzsche families in 1891.
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What did your Fritzsche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fritzsche. 19% of Fritzsche men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Fritzsche women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fritzsche were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    19%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Nurse
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%

What Fritzsche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fritzsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritzsche 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fritzsche. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Fritzsche. For the veterans among your Fritzsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritzsche lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fritzsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fritzsche in 1957 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fritzsche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fritzsche 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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