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Fruitger Family History

Fruitger 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: Fringer, Fritter, Ritger, Frutiger, Ruiter, Bruster, Ringer, Finger

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Where is the Fruitger family from?

You can see how Fruitger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fruitger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fruitger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fruitger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fruitger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fruitger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Fruitger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fruitger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fruitger. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fruitger. For the veterans among your Fruitger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fruitger lifespan?

Average Fruitger life expectancy in 1992 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fruitger 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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