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Frenkel Family History

Frenkel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: variant of Frankel.

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


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Where is the Frenkel family from?

You can see how Frenkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frenkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frenkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Frenkel families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Frenkel's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Frenkel families in 1891.
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What did your Frenkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Refugee and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frenkel. 100% of Frenkel men worked as a Refugee and 50% of Frenkel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Refugee
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Domestic Servant
    22%
  • Paid Domestic Worker
    15%
  • Coffee Restaurant Owner
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frenkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frenkel 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Frenkel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Frenkel. For the veterans among your Frenkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frenkel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Frenkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frenkel in 1957 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frenkel 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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