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Fratzke Name Meaning

German: possibly of Slavic origin or in northern Germany a humorous nickname for a glutton from a diminutive of Middle Low German vrātz vrās ‘glutton’.

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


Similar surnames: Brake, Matzke, Frazee, Gartzke, Franzke, Bradtke, France, Kratzke

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Where is the Fratzke family from?

You can see how Fratzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fratzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fratzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Fratzke families living in Minnesota. This was about 81% of all the recorded Fratzke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fratzke families in 1880.
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What did your Fratzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fratzke. 44% of Fratzke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fratzke 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • General Work
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fratzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fratzke 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Fratzke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 300 military records available for the last name Fratzke. For the veterans among your Fratzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fratzke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fratzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fratzke in 1960 was 58, and 49 in 2004.

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