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Fruehwald Family History

Fruehwald 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: Freiwald, Gruenwald, Buchwald, Grunwald, Fruehauf, Gruenewald

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Where is the Fruehwald family from?

You can see how Fruehwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fruehwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fruehwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fruehwald families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fruehwald's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fruehwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fruehwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Fruehwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fruehwald 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Fruehwald. 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 38 military records available for the last name Fruehwald. For the veterans among your Fruehwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fruehwald lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fruehwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fruehwald in 1964 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fruehwald 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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