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Fritag Family History

Fritag 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: Freitag, Frias, Freitas, Friday, Rita, Arita, Fritz, Freytag, Frith

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Where is the Fritag family from?

You can see how Fritag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritag family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fritag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Fritag families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fritag's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fritag families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fritag 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 Fritag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fritag. 50% of Fritag men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Fritag women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fritag were Farmer and 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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Fritag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Fritag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritag 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Fritag. 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 46 military records available for the last name Fritag. For the veterans among your Fritag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritag lifespan?

Average Fritag life expectancy in 1975 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fritag 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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