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Frenkel Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: variant of Frankel .

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


Similar surnames: Fraenkel, Frankel, Rendel, Finkel, Franken, Frankl, Krengel, Henzel

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Where is the Frenkel family from?

You can see how Frenkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frenkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frenkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Frenkel families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frenkel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Frenkel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frenkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frenkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frenkel. 47% of Frenkel men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Frenkel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frenkel were Medical Doctor and Maid. .

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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

  • Salesman
    47%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Medical Doctor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frenkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frenkel 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Frenkel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Frenkel. For the veterans among your Frenkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frenkel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Frenkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frenkel in 1957 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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