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Frohnhofer Family History

Frohnhofer 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: Freihofer, Bohnhoff, Crownover, Rohner, Frehner, Kirchhofer

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Where is the Frohnhofer family from?

You can see how Frohnhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frohnhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frohnhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Frohnhofer families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Frohnhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frohnhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frohnhofer 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 Frohnhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frohnhofer. 100% of Frohnhofer men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

What Frohnhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Frohnhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frohnhofer 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Frohnhofer. 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 251 military records available for the last name Frohnhofer. For the veterans among your Frohnhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frohnhofer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Frohnhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Frohnhofer in 1971 was 82, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frohnhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frohnhofer 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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