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Fratkin Family History

Fratkin 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: Fradkin, Franklin, Frattini, Raskin, Fralin, Frain, Franken, Slatkin

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Where is the Fratkin family from?

You can see how Fratkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fratkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fratkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Fratkin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fratkin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fratkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fratkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fratkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fratkin. 50% of Fratkin men worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Fratkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fratkin 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Fratkin. 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 55 military records available for the last name Fratkin. For the veterans among your Fratkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fratkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fratkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fratkin in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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