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Fruehan Family History

Fruehan 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: Trueman, Crehan, Frueh, Freeman, Truchan, Feehan, Fruehauf, Frieman

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Where is the Fruehan family from?

You can see how Fruehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fruehan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fruehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Fruehan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fruehan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fruehan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Fruehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fruehan 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Fruehan. 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 75 military records available for the last name Fruehan. For the veterans among your Fruehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fruehan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fruehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fruehan in 1962 was 78, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fruehan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fruehan 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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