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Frankenhoff Family History

Frankenhoff 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: Brinkerhoff, Frankenberg, Friedhoff, Franken, Vanderhoff, Blankenhorn

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Where is the Frankenhoff family from?

You can see how Frankenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankenhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frankenhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Frankenhoff families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Frankenhoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Frankenhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frankenhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frankenhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frankenhoff. 34% of Frankenhoff men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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What Frankenhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Frankenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankenhoff 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Frankenhoff. 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 47 military records available for the last name Frankenhoff. For the veterans among your Frankenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankenhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Frankenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Frankenhoff in 1963 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

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