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Frauen Family History

Frauen 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: Rauen, Fraser, Raven, Braun, Gruen, Graven, Ruen, Frager, Craven

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Where is the Frauen family from?

You can see how Frauen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frauen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frauen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Frauen families living in Nebraska. This was about 43% of all the recorded Frauen's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Frauen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frauen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frauen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frauen. 60% of Frauen 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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Frauen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frauen 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Frauen. 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 129 military records available for the last name Frauen. For the veterans among your Frauen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frauen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Frauen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Frauen in 1970 was 86, and 84 in 2004.

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