This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fritchman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fritchman Family History

Fritchman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fritschmann a variant of Fritsch.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fritchman family from?

You can see how Fritchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritchman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fritchman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Fritchman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Fritchman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fritchman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fritchman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fritchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fritchman. 28% of Fritchman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fritchman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fritchman were Craneman and Teacher.

View Census Data for Fritchman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Craneman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Fritchman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fritchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritchman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Fritchman

Passenger Lists

There are 112 immigration records available for the last name Fritchman. 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.

View all Fritchman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 506 military records available for the last name Fritchman. For the veterans among your Fritchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fritchman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fritchman family history

Discover More

What is the average Fritchman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fritchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fritchman in 1957 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fritchman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fritchman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fritchman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial