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Fritchie Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Fritsche or the Alemannic (Swiss) form Fritschi (see Fritsch ).

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


Similar surnames: Fritcher, Ritch, Fritch, Richie, Frutchey, Fritchman, Ketchie

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Where is the Fritchie family from?

You can see how Fritchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritchie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fritchie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Fritchie families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fritchie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fritchie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fritchie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fritchie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fritchie. 27% of Fritchie men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Fritchie women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fritchie were Farm Operator and Teacher. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fritchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritchie 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Fritchie. 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 291 military records available for the last name Fritchie. For the veterans among your Fritchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritchie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fritchie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fritchie in 1958 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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