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Fraenkl Family History

Fraenkl 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: Frankl, Fraenkel, Frank, Franko, Frankel, Frenkel, Frankle, Franke

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Where is the Fraenkl family from?

You can see how Fraenkl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraenkl family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Fraenkl families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Fraenkl families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraenkl's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fraenkl families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Fraenkl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraenkl 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Fraenkl. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fraenkl. For the veterans among your Fraenkl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraenkl lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Fraenkl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fraenkl in 1977 was 77, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraenkl 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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