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Fruhner Family History

Fruhner 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: Frehner, Fuhrer, Rohner, Brunner, Rubner, Gruner, Runner, Fruchter

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Where is the Fruhner family from?

You can see how Fruhner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fruhner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fruhner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fruhner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fruhner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Fruhner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fruhner 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fruhner. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fruhner. For the veterans among your Fruhner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fruhner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Fruhner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fruhner in 1968 was 74, and 71 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fruhner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fruhner 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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