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Frahn Family History

Frahn 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: Grahn, Fahn, Frain, Frahm, Rahn, Krahn, Frohn, Frank, Fan, Drain

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Where is the Frahn family from?

You can see how Frahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frahn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Frahn families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Frahn's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Frahn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frahn 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 Frahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frahn. 34% of Frahn men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Frahn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frahn were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Frahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frahn 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Frahn. 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 174 military records available for the last name Frahn. For the veterans among your Frahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frahn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Frahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Frahn in 1961 was 57, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frahn 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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