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Fruechtenich Family History

Fruechtenich 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: Froehlich, Fruchter, Kruchten, Echternach, Friederich, Freilich

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Where is the Fruechtenich family from?

You can see how Fruechtenich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fruechtenich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fruechtenich families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fruechtenich's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fruechtenich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fruechtenich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fruechtenich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Fruechtenich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fruechtenich 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fruechtenich. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fruechtenich. For the veterans among your Fruechtenich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fruechtenich lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Fruechtenich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fruechtenich in 1946 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fruechtenich 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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