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Froneberger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Fronberg or Frohneberg. Fron is a common initial element of compound placenames; from Middle High German vrōn ‘lord domain’ it indicates a feudal estate.

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


Similar surnames: Ernsberger, Kronenberger, Kronberger, Leinberger, Froberg, Hornberger

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Where is the Froneberger family from?

You can see how Froneberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froneberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Froneberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 34 Froneberger families living in North Carolina. This was about 81% of all the recorded Froneberger's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Froneberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froneberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Froneberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Froneberger. 47% of Froneberger men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Froneberger women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Froneberger were Clerk and Frame Spinner. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Fireman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
  • Frame Spinner
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Froneberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froneberger 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Froneberger. 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 277 military records available for the last name Froneberger. For the veterans among your Froneberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froneberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Froneberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Froneberger in 1962 was 68, and 98 in 2004.

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