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Fritzlar Family History

Fritzlar 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: Fritzler, Ritzler, Kritzman, Kritzer, Fritter, Fitzner, Fitzer

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Where is the Fritzlar family from?

You can see how Fritzlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritzlar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fritzlar family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Fritzlar's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Fritzlar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fritzlar 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 Fritzlar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fritzlar. 100% of Fritzlar 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 Fritzlar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Fritzlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritzlar 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fritzlar. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fritzlar. For the veterans among your Fritzlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritzlar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Fritzlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fritzlar in 1970 was 66, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fritzlar 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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