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Frietz Family History

Frietz 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: Friez, Fietz, Fritz, Friesz, Rietz, Fretz, Fries, Fitz, Britz, Prieto

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Where is the Frietz family from?

You can see how Frietz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frietz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frietz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Frietz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frietz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frietz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frietz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frietz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frietz. 72% of Frietz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Frietz women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Frietz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frietz 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Frietz. 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 71 military records available for the last name Frietz. For the veterans among your Frietz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frietz lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Frietz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Frietz in 1980 was 84, and 67 in 2004.

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