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Frothinger Family History

Frothinger 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: Fritzinger, Pottinger, Frothingham, Fringer, Ottinger, Groninger

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Where is the Frothinger family from?

You can see how Frothinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frothinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frothinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Frothinger families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Frothinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Frothinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frothinger 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 Frothinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frothinger. 50% of Frothinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Frothinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Frothinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frothinger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Frothinger. 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 23 military records available for the last name Frothinger. For the veterans among your Frothinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frothinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Frothinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Frothinger in 1953 was 41, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frothinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frothinger 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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