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Fraunfelder Family History

Fraunfelder 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: Frownfelter, Grunfeld, Kleinfelder, Brander, Brauner, Langelier

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Where is the Fraunfelder family from?

You can see how Fraunfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraunfelder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraunfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fraunfelder family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraunfelder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fraunfelder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraunfelder 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 Fraunfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fraunfelder. 34% of Fraunfelder men worked as a Musician and 50% of Fraunfelder women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fraunfelder were Doctor and Housewife.

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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

  • Musician
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Doctor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Fraunfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Fraunfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraunfelder 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Fraunfelder. 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 118 military records available for the last name Fraunfelder. For the veterans among your Fraunfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraunfelder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fraunfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fraunfelder in 1963 was 63, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraunfelder 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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