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Fruth Family History

Fruth Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German vruot ‘astute wise’. Compare Fruit.

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


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Where is the Fruth family from?

You can see how Fruth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fruth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fruth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Fruth families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Fruth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fruth families in 1891.
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What did your Fruth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fruth. 100% of Fruth 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Fruth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fruth 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Fruth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fruth. For the veterans among your Fruth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fruth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fruth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fruth in 1959 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fruth 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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