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Frihauf Family History

Frihauf 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: Fruehauf, Frias, Friday, Rauf, Friant, Friloux, Schauf, Grimaud

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frihauf 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 Frihauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frihauf. 67% of Frihauf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Frihauf women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Glass Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Frihauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frihauf 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Frihauf. 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 15 military records available for the last name Frihauf. For the veterans among your Frihauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frihauf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Frihauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Frihauf in 1968 was 87, and 86 in 2003.

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