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Frachtenberg Family History

Frachtenberg 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: Trachtenberg, Drachenberg, Frankenberg, Achterberg, Lichtenberg

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Where is the Frachtenberg family from?

You can see how Frachtenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frachtenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Frachtenberg families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frachtenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frachtenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frachtenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frachtenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ray Teach was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frachtenberg. 100% of Frachtenberg men worked as a Ray Teach. .

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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

  • Ray Teach
    100%
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What Frachtenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Frachtenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frachtenberg 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Frachtenberg. 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 21 military records available for the last name Frachtenberg. For the veterans among your Frachtenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frachtenberg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Frachtenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frachtenberg in 1974 was 63, and 87 in 2003.

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