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Fruhwald Family History

Fruhwald Name 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: Grunwald, Freiwald, Buchwald, Gruenwald, Ruhland, Grunewald, Oswald

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Where is the Fruhwald family from?

You can see how Fruhwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fruhwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fruhwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fruhwald families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fruhwald's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fruhwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fruhwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fruhwald ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fruhwald ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Fruhwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fruhwald 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Fruhwald. 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 531 military records available for the last name Fruhwald. For the veterans among your Fruhwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fruhwald lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Fruhwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fruhwald in 1961 was 47, and 71 in 1998.

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