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Fraenkel Family History

Fraenkel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Fränkel): see Frankel.

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


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Where is the Fraenkel family from?

You can see how Fraenkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraenkel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fraenkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fraenkel families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fraenkel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fraenkel families in 1891.
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What did your Fraenkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fraenkel. 100% of Fraenkel men worked as a Private Means and 50% of Fraenkel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

What Fraenkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fraenkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraenkel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fraenkel. 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 697 military records available for the last name Fraenkel. For the veterans among your Fraenkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraenkel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Fraenkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fraenkel in 1948 was 63, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraenkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraenkel 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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