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Frangel Family History

Frangel 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: Rangel, Frankel, Franzel, Angel, Frangos, Pranger, Grange, Krengel

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Where is the Frangel family from?

You can see how Frangel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frangel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frangel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Frangel families living in Missouri. This was about 76% of all the recorded Frangel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Frangel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frangel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frangel ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Frangel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frangel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Frangel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Frangel. For the veterans among your Frangel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frangel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Frangel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Frangel in 1967 was 58, and 73 in 2003.

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