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Frownfelter Family History

Frownfelter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Frauenfelder, a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Frauenfeld, chiefly the one in canton Thurgau, Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Frownfelter family from?

You can see how Frownfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frownfelter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Frownfelter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Frownfelter family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frownfelter's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Frownfelter families in 1840.
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What did your Frownfelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frownfelter. 32% of Frownfelter men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Frownfelter women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frownfelter were Farm Helper and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Frownfelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frownfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frownfelter 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Frownfelter. 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 273 military records available for the last name Frownfelter. For the veterans among your Frownfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frownfelter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Frownfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Frownfelter in 1955 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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