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Frankenbach Family History

Frankenbach 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, Rickenbach, Langenbach, Rockenbach, Breitenbach, Franken

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Where is the Frankenbach family from?

You can see how Frankenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frankenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Frankenbach families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Frankenbach's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Frankenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frankenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frankenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frankenbach. 56% of Frankenbach men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Truck Helper
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
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What Frankenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Frankenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankenbach 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Frankenbach. 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 325 military records available for the last name Frankenbach. For the veterans among your Frankenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankenbach lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Frankenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Frankenbach in 1967 was 55, and 71 in 2002.

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