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Fritcher Family History

Fritcher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fritsche.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fritcher family from?

You can see how Fritcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fritcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Fritcher families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fritcher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fritcher families in 1911.
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What did your Fritcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fritcher. 38% of Fritcher men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fritcher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fritcher were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Baker
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fritcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritcher 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Fritcher. 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 514 military records available for the last name Fritcher. For the veterans among your Fritcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritcher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fritcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fritcher in 1953 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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