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Frentzel Name Meaning

German: variant of Frenzel .

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


Similar surnames: Wentzel, Mentzel, Frentz, Frenzel, Wentzell, Fenzel, Reutzel, Frenkel

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Where is the Frentzel family from?

You can see how Frentzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frentzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Frentzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Frentzel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Frentzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frentzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frentzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frentzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frentzel. 39% of Frentzel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Frentzel women worked as a Farm Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frentzel were Salesman and Practical Nurse. .

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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
    39%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Bartender
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    60%
  • Practical Nurse
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frentzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frentzel 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Frentzel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Frentzel. For the veterans among your Frentzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frentzel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Frentzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frentzel in 1948 was 53, and 88 in 2003.

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