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Fruhwirth Family History

Fruhwirth Surname Meaning

South German (Frühwirth): nickname for an innkeeper who was an early riser.

The German word fruh ‘early’ is found in several such combinations.

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


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Where is the Fruhwirth family from?

You can see how Fruhwirth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fruhwirth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fruhwirth families living in Nebraska. This was about 23% of all the recorded Fruhwirth's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Fruhwirth families in 1920.
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What did your Fruhwirth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fruhwirth. 47% of Fruhwirth men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fruhwirth women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fruhwirth were Machinist and Farm Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Fruhwirth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Fruhwirth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fruhwirth 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Fruhwirth. 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 237 military records available for the last name Fruhwirth. For the veterans among your Fruhwirth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fruhwirth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fruhwirth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fruhwirth in 1959 was 45, and 63 in 2004.

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