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Frautz Family History

Frautz 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: Frantz, Arauz, Ratz, Kratz, Kraut, Raatz, Rutz, Rauth, Plautz, Gratz

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Where is the Frautz family from?

You can see how Frautz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frautz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frautz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Frautz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Frautz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frautz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frautz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frautz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frautz. 100% of Frautz women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Frautz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frautz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Frautz. 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 65 military records available for the last name Frautz. For the veterans among your Frautz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frautz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Frautz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Frautz in 1965 was 72, and 86 in 1985.

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