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Frownfelder Family History

Frownfelder 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: Frownfelter, Brownfield, Kleinfelder, Fronheiser, Schoenfelder

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Where is the Frownfelder family from?

You can see how Frownfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frownfelder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Frownfelder families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 5 Frownfelder families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Frownfelder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frownfelder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frownfelder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frownfelder ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Frownfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frownfelder 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Frownfelder. 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 36 military records available for the last name Frownfelder. For the veterans among your Frownfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frownfelder lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Frownfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frownfelder in 1971 was 68, and 53 in 2004.

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