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Frauenhoffer Family History

Frauenhoffer 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: Freihofer, Friedhoff, Risenhoover, Dudenhoeffer, Dauenhauer

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Where is the Frauenhoffer family from?

You can see how Frauenhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frauenhoffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Frauenhoffer families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Frauenhoffer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Frauenhoffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frauenhoffer 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 Frauenhoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frauenhoffer. 50% of Frauenhoffer men worked as a Pressman.

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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

  • Pressman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Frauenhoffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Frauenhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frauenhoffer 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Frauenhoffer. 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 41 military records available for the last name Frauenhoffer. For the veterans among your Frauenhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frauenhoffer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Frauenhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Frauenhoffer in 1968 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frauenhoffer 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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