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Frunk Family History

Frunk 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: Frank, Trunk, Runk, Frink, Funk, Crunk, Brunk, Fronk, Rank, Bruck

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Where is the Frunk family from?

You can see how Frunk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frunk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frunk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Frunk families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frunk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frunk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frunk 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 Frunk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frunk. 33% of Frunk men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Frunk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frunk were Accountant and House Wife.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Accountant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • House Wife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frunk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frunk 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Frunk. 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 152 military records available for the last name Frunk. For the veterans among your Frunk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frunk lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Frunk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Frunk in 1972 was 65, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frunk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frunk 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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