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Frolke Family History

Frolke Name 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: Frome, Grulke, Roske, Brooke, Folse, Croke, Frock, Froese, Frogge

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Where is the Frolke family from?

You can see how Frolke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frolke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frolke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Frolke families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Frolke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Frolke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frolke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frolke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Frolke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Frolke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frolke 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Frolke. 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 43 military records available for the last name Frolke. For the veterans among your Frolke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frolke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Frolke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Frolke in 1975 was 80, and 93 in 1996.

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