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Frohling Name Meaning

South German (Fröhling): see Froehling .

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


Similar surnames: Froehling, Freehling, Frieling, Fryling, Fruhling, Fruehling, Rolling

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Where is the Frohling family from?

You can see how Frohling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frohling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Frohling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Frohling families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Frohling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Frohling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frohling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frohling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frohling. 38% of Frohling men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Frohling women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frohling were Farm Laborer and Beauty Operator. .

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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
    38%
  • Farming
    21%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Beauty Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frohling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frohling 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Frohling. 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 643 military records available for the last name Frohling. For the veterans among your Frohling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frohling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Frohling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Frohling in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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