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Frankenberry Family History

Frankenberry Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German or Jewish Frankenberger or Frankenberg.

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


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Where is the Frankenberry family from?

You can see how Frankenberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankenberry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Frankenberry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Frankenberry families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Frankenberry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Frankenberry families in 1891.
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What did your Frankenberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frankenberry. 30% of Frankenberry men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Frankenberry women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frankenberry were Clerk 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%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Frankenberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frankenberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankenberry 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Frankenberry. 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 251 military records available for the last name Frankenberry. For the veterans among your Frankenberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankenberry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Frankenberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Frankenberry in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

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