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Frits Family History

Frits 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: Fries, Frias, Fruits, Fritz, Friis, Frith, Fritts, Fitz, Ries, Britz

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Where is the Frits family from?

You can see how Frits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frits family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Frits families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Frits's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Frits families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frits 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 Frits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frits. 21% of Frits men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Frits women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frits were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Frits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frits 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Frits. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Frits. For the veterans among your Frits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frits lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Frits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Frits in 1945 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frits 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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