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Freudenthal Family History

Freudenthal Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places called Freudenthal from Middle High German vreude ‘joy’ + tal ‘valley’.

In some cases the Jewish surname may be artificial.

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


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Where is the Freudenthal family from?

You can see how Freudenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freudenthal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Freudenthal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Freudenthal families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Freudenthal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Freudenthal families in 1891.
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What did your Freudenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Service was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Freudenthal. 100% of Freudenthal women worked as a Domestic Service.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Service
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Freudenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freudenthal 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Freudenthal. 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 904 military records available for the last name Freudenthal. For the veterans among your Freudenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freudenthal lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Freudenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Freudenthal in 1956 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freudenthal 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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