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Frounfelter Family History

Frounfelter 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, Ashenfelter, Fronheiser, Clotfelter, Clodfelter

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Where is the Frounfelter family from?

You can see how Frounfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frounfelter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Frounfelter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Frounfelter families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Frounfelter's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Frounfelter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frounfelter 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 Frounfelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frounfelter. 50% of Frounfelter men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Frounfelter women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frounfelter were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Frounfelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Frounfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frounfelter 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Frounfelter. 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 62 military records available for the last name Frounfelter. For the veterans among your Frounfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frounfelter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Frounfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Frounfelter in 1965 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frounfelter 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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