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Frontiera Family History

Frontiera 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: Frontera, Frontiero, Rottier, Montera, Fortier, Frenier, Contrera

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Where is the Frontiera family from?

You can see how Frontiera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frontiera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Frontiera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Frontiera families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Frontiera's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frontiera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frontiera 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 Frontiera ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Frontiera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Frontiera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frontiera 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Frontiera. 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 74 military records available for the last name Frontiera. For the veterans among your Frontiera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frontiera lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Frontiera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Frontiera in 1967 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frontiera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frontiera 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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