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Frobisher Family History

Frobisher Surname Meaning

from Middle English fourbishour ‘furbisher of armour or weapons’ (Old French forbisseor). Compare Furber.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Frobisher family from?

You can see how Frobisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frobisher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frobisher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Frobisher families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Frobisher's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Frobisher families in 1891.
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What did your Frobisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frobisher. 50% of Frobisher men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Frobisher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frobisher were Joiner and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Frobisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frobisher 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Frobisher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 193 military records available for the last name Frobisher. For the veterans among your Frobisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frobisher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Frobisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Frobisher in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2002.

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