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Fradenburgh Family History

Fradenburgh 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: Fredenburg, Vredenburgh, Vradenburg, Rodenburg, Vredenburg

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Where is the Fradenburgh family from?

You can see how Fradenburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fradenburgh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fradenburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Fradenburgh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fradenburgh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fradenburgh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fradenburgh 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 Fradenburgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fradenburgh. 72% of Fradenburgh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fradenburgh women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    72%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Fradenburgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fradenburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fradenburgh 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Fradenburgh. 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 195 military records available for the last name Fradenburgh. For the veterans among your Fradenburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fradenburgh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Fradenburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fradenburgh in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fradenburgh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fradenburgh 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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