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Fritchel Family History

Fritchel Surname 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: Fritchey, Fritcher, Ritchey, Trichel, Fischel, Frutchey, Fritchie

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Where is the Fritchel family from?

You can see how Fritchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritchel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fritchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fritchel families living in Vermont. This was about 70% of all the recorded Fritchel's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Fritchel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fritchel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fritchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fritchel. 30% of Fritchel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

What Fritchel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Fritchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritchel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fritchel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fritchel. For the veterans among your Fritchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritchel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Fritchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fritchel in 1970 was 75, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fritchel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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