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Frahner Family History

Frahner Surname 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: Frehner, Fraher, Rahner, Fahner, Fraser, Bradner, Grabner, Brauner

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Where is the Frahner family from?

You can see how Frahner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frahner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frahner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Frahner families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frahner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Frahner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frahner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frahner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frahner. 100% of Frahner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Frahner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Frahner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frahner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Frahner. 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 40 military records available for the last name Frahner. For the veterans among your Frahner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frahner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Frahner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Frahner in 1962 was 67, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frahner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frahner 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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