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Frachter Family History

Frachter 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: Fruchter, Richter, Achter, Fichter, Wachter, Pachter, Frater, Fechter

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Where is the Frachter family from?

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

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Frachter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Frachter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frachter 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Frachter. 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 9 military records available for the last name Frachter. For the veterans among your Frachter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frachter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Frachter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Frachter in 1964 was 70, and 59 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frachter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frachter 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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