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Frack Family History

Frack Name Meaning

German: probably an unflattering nickname from Middle Low German vrak ‘greedy stingy’ or from its homonym meaning ‘damaged useless’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Krack, Brack, Haack, Fraas, Frank, Plack, Drach, Flack, Krock, Raak

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Where is the Frack family from?

You can see how Frack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Frack families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Frack's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frack. 20% of Frack men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Frack women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frack were Truck Driver and Sales Clerk. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Sales Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Frack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frack 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Frack. 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 739 military records available for the last name Frack. For the veterans among your Frack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frack lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Frack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Frack in 1956 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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