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Frueger Family History

Frueger 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: Krueger, Rueger, Krieger, Freer, Fluegel, Frager, Fringer, Freier

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Where is the Frueger family from?

You can see how Frueger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frueger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Frueger families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Frueger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Frueger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Frueger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frueger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Frueger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Frueger. For the veterans among your Frueger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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