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Frensdorff Family History

Frensdorff 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: Arensdorf, Orendorff, Arnsdorff, Reisdorf, Orendorf, Orndorff

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Where is the Frensdorff family from?

You can see how Frensdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frensdorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frensdorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Frensdorff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Frensdorff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Frensdorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frensdorff 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 Frensdorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frensdorff. 100% of Frensdorff 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Frensdorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Frensdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frensdorff 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Frensdorff. 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 26 military records available for the last name Frensdorff. For the veterans among your Frensdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frensdorff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Frensdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Frensdorff in 1970 was 73, and 97 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frensdorff 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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