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Frogner Family History

Frogner 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: Kroner, Roger, Fonner, Frager, Rohner, Crowner, Roegner, Frehner

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Where is the Frogner family from?

You can see how Frogner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frogner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frogner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Frogner family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frogner's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Frogner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frogner 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 Frogner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frogner. 25% of Frogner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Frogner women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Merchant
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Frogner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frogner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frogner 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Frogner. 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 257 military records available for the last name Frogner. For the veterans among your Frogner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frogner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Frogner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Frogner in 1944 was 24, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frogner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frogner 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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