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Frinkel Family History

Frinkel 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: Finkel, Rinkel, Frankel, Frenkel, Frickel, Winkel, Ringel, Brickel

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Where is the Frinkel family from?

You can see how Frinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frinkel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Frinkel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Frinkel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Frinkel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frinkel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frinkel 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 Frinkel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Frinkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Frinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frinkel 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Frinkel. 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 23 military records available for the last name Frinkel. For the veterans among your Frinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frinkel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Frinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Frinkel in 1964 was 70, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frinkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frinkel 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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