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Fritsinger Family History

Fritsinger 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: Frisinger, Fritzinger, Ritzinger, Risinger, Rittinger, Freisinger

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Where is the Fritsinger family from?

You can see how Fritsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritsinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fritsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fritsinger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fritsinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fritsinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fritsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fritsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fritsinger. 100% of Fritsinger 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
    100%

What Fritsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Fritsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritsinger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fritsinger. 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 21 military records available for the last name Fritsinger. For the veterans among your Fritsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritsinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fritsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fritsinger in 1965 was 91, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fritsinger 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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