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Frenstad Family History

Frenstad 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: Finstad, Evenstad, Fjerstad, Bronstad, Trelstad, Enstad, Frostad

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Where is the Frenstad family from?

You can see how Frenstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frenstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frenstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Frenstad families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Frenstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Frenstad families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Frenstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frenstad 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Frenstad. 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 11 military records available for the last name Frenstad. For the veterans among your Frenstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frenstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Frenstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Frenstad in 1963 was 80, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frenstad 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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