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Fraunhofer Family History

Fraunhofer 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, Brauner, Rauner, Francoeur, Daunhauer, Traughber

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Where is the Fraunhofer family from?

You can see how Fraunhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraunhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fraunhofer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fraunhofer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fraunhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraunhofer 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 Fraunhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fraunhofer. 100% of Fraunhofer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Fraunhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Fraunhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraunhofer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Fraunhofer. 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 499 military records available for the last name Fraunhofer. For the veterans among your Fraunhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraunhofer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Fraunhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fraunhofer in 1959 was 59, and 29 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraunhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraunhofer 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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