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Frich Family History

Frich 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: Rich, Frisch, Urich, Krich, Frick, Brich, Frech, Erich, Frith, Fritch

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Where is the Frich family from?

You can see how Frich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Frich families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Frich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frich 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 Frich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frich. 16% of Frich men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Frich women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frich were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%

What Frich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Frich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frich 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Frich. 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 448 military records available for the last name Frich. For the veterans among your Frich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Frich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Frich in 1967 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frich 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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