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Frichtel Family History

Frichtel 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: Fichtel, Richter, Fichter, Fruchter, Trichel, Brechtel, Richel

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Where is the Frichtel family from?

You can see how Frichtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frichtel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frichtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Frichtel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Frichtel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Frichtel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frichtel 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 Frichtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frichtel. 30% of Frichtel men worked as an Operator and 100% of Frichtel women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    30%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Stock Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Frichtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Frichtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frichtel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Frichtel. 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 75 military records available for the last name Frichtel. For the veterans among your Frichtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frichtel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Frichtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Frichtel in 1951 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frichtel 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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