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Fritche Family History

Fritche 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: Fritchie, Fritchey, Fritcher, Fritch, Fritsche, Fitch, Triche, Frisch

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Where is the Fritche family from?

You can see how Fritche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritche family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fritche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Fritche families living in Missouri. This was about 23% of all the recorded Fritche's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fritche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fritche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fritche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fritche. 34% of Fritche men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Fritche women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fritche were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • School Teacher
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fritche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritche 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Fritche. 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 76 military records available for the last name Fritche. For the veterans among your Fritche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritche lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fritche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fritche in 1964 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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