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Fredritz Family History

Fredritz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fredrick, Fredrich, Reitz, Friedrich, Fleitz, Fredette, Redditt

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Where is the Fredritz family from?

You can see how Fredritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredritz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fredritz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fredritz families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fredritz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fredritz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredritz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fredritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fredritz. 100% of Fredritz men worked as a Farming. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Fredritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredritz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fredritz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Fredritz. For the veterans among your Fredritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredritz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fredritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fredritz in 1965 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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