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Frenyea Family History

Frenyea 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: Frenier, Relyea, Frenkel, Frenzel, Freyer, Freye, Dreyer, Franca

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Where is the Frenyea family from?

You can see how Frenyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frenyea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Frenyea families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Frenyea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frenyea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frenyea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frenyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frenyea. 64% of Frenyea men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Frenyea women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Wood Cutter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Frenyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frenyea 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Frenyea. 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 38 military records available for the last name Frenyea. For the veterans among your Frenyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frenyea lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Frenyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Frenyea in 1954 was 49, and 44 in 2002.

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