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Fritchey Family History

Fritchey Name Meaning

English (East Midlands): habitational name from Fritchley in Derbyshire.

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


Similar surnames: Ritchey, Critchley, Witcher, Trickey, Hitchen, Fricker, Richey

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Where is the Fritchey family from?

You can see how Fritchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritchey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fritchey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Fritchey families living in Cheshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fritchey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Fritchey families in 1891.
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What did your Fritchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fritchey. 33% of Fritchey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fritchey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fritchey were Labor and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fritchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritchey 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Fritchey. 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 254 military records available for the last name Fritchey. For the veterans among your Fritchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritchey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fritchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fritchey in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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