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Frerker Family History

Frerker 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: Kerker, Freer, Recker, Freier, Reker, Flecker, Fricker, Frehner

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Where is the Frerker family from?

You can see how Frerker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frerker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frerker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Frerker families living in Illinois. This was about 94% of all the recorded Frerker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Frerker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frerker 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 Frerker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Floor Packer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frerker. 50% of Frerker men worked as a Floor Packer and 50% of Frerker women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frerker were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Floor Packer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Frerker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Frerker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frerker 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Frerker. 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 24 military records available for the last name Frerker. For the veterans among your Frerker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frerker lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Frerker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frerker in 1956 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frerker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frerker 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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