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Frichtl Family History

Frichtl 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: Trichel, Fichtel, Richel, Prechtl, Feicht, Frickel, Rich, Wright

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Where is the Frichtl family from?

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

What did your Frichtl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frichtl. 60% of Frichtl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Frichtl 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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Logger
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Frichtl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Frichtl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frichtl 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Frichtl. 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 Frichtl. For the veterans among your Frichtl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frichtl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Frichtl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Frichtl in 1967 was 95, and 70 in 2003.

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