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Frohlich Family History

Frohlich Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Fröhlich): see Froehlich.

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


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Where is the Frohlich family from?

You can see how Frohlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frohlich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frohlich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Frohlich families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Frohlich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frohlich families in 1891.
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What did your Frohlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frohlich. 50% of Frohlich 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Domestic Servant
    17%
  • General Maid
    17%
  • Refugees Austrian
    17%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Frohlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frohlich 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Frohlich. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Frohlich. For the veterans among your Frohlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frohlich lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Frohlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Frohlich in 1944 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frohlich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frohlich 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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