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Frondorf Family History

Frondorf 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: Nondorf, Orendorf, Orndorf, Rondon, Mondor, Frontera, Arensdorf

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Where is the Frondorf family from?

You can see how Frondorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frondorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frondorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Frondorf family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Frondorf's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Frondorf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frondorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frondorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Frondorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Frondorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frondorf 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Frondorf. 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 121 military records available for the last name Frondorf. For the veterans among your Frondorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frondorf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Frondorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Frondorf in 1968 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frondorf 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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