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Frohner Family History

Frohner 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: Rohner, Frehner, Kroner, Fonner, Lohner, Crowner, Rosner, Bohner

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Where is the Frohner family from?

You can see how Frohner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frohner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frohner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Frohner families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Frohner's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Frohner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frohner 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 Frohner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frohner. 50% of Frohner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Frohner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frohner were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Pattern Maker
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Frohner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Frohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frohner 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Frohner. 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 831 military records available for the last name Frohner. For the veterans among your Frohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frohner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Frohner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Frohner in 1963 was 78, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frohner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frohner 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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