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Fraunfelter Family History

Fraunfelter 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, Gladfelter, Ashenfelter, Glatfelter, Kleinfelter

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Where is the Fraunfelter family from?

You can see how Fraunfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraunfelter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraunfelter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fraunfelter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraunfelter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fraunfelter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraunfelter 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 Fraunfelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fraunfelter. 50% of Fraunfelter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fraunfelter women worked as a School Teacher.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Fraunfelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Fraunfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraunfelter 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fraunfelter. 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 239 military records available for the last name Fraunfelter. For the veterans among your Fraunfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraunfelter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fraunfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fraunfelter in 1959 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraunfelter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraunfelter 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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