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Frankberg Family History

Frankberg 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: Frankenberg, Granberg, Tranberg, Froberg, Sandberg, Freberg

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Where is the Frankberg family from?

You can see how Frankberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frankberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Frankberg families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Frankberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Frankberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frankberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frankberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Frankberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankberg 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Frankberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Frankberg. For the veterans among your Frankberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Frankberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Frankberg in 1969 was 83, and 84 in 1995.

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