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Frable Family History

Frable Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fräbel: nickname from Middle Low German vrevel ‘brave bold’ later ‘impudent heinous’ or a topographic name from a field named Fräbel.

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Fröbel (see Froebel).

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


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Where is the Frable family from?

You can see how Frable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frable family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frable families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Frable family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frable's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Frable families in 1891.
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What did your Frable ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frable. 30% of Frable men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Frable women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frable were Machinist and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Sewer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frable 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Frable. 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 558 military records available for the last name Frable. For the veterans among your Frable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frable lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Frable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Frable in 1955 was 25, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frable 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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