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Frankfield Family History

Frankfield 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: Frankenfield, Dransfield, Cranfield, Bransfield, Granfield

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Where is the Frankfield family from?

You can see how Frankfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Frankfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Frankfield families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frankfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frankfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frankfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frankfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frankfield. 100% of Frankfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Frankfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankfield 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Frankfield. 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 16 military records available for the last name Frankfield. For the veterans among your Frankfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankfield lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Frankfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Frankfield in 1981 was 79, and 75 in 1999.

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