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Frenke Family History

Frenke 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: Brenke, Krenke, Grenke, Frenkel, Franke, Frank, Franko, France

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Where is the Frenke family from?

You can see how Frenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frenke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Frenke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Frenke family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Frenke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frenke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frenke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Frenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frenke 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Frenke. 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 39 military records available for the last name Frenke. For the veterans among your Frenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frenke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Frenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Frenke in 1970 was 73, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frenke 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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