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Fritson Family History

Fritson 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: Ritson, Frison, Frieson, Gritton, Faison, Fitton, Whitson, Hitson

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Where is the Fritson family from?

You can see how Fritson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fritson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fritson family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fritson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fritson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fritson 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 Fritson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner Cotton Mill were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fritson. 100% of Fritson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fritson women worked as a Spinner Cotton Mill.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner Cotton Mill
    100%

What Fritson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Fritson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritson 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Fritson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Fritson. For the veterans among your Fritson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fritson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fritson in 1965 was 32, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fritson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fritson 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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