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Fronk Family History

Fronk Surname Meaning

German: variant of Frank.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fronk family from?

You can see how Fronk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fronk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fronk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Fronk families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 66% of all the recorded Fronk's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fronk families in 1911.
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What did your Fronk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fronk. 30% of Fronk men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Fronk women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fronk were Farm Laborer 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Fronk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fronk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fronk 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Fronk. 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 976 military records available for the last name Fronk. For the veterans among your Fronk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fronk lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fronk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fronk in 1948 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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