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Froeba Family History

Froeba Surname 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: Froebel, Freda, Freeby, Trueba, Froese, Fries, Rosa, Reza, Arora

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Where is the Froeba family from?

You can see how Froeba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froeba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Froeba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Froeba families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Froeba's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Froeba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froeba 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 Froeba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stock Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Froeba. 60% of Froeba men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Froeba women worked as a Stock 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stock Clerk
    100%

What Froeba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Froeba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froeba 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Froeba. 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 102 military records available for the last name Froeba. For the veterans among your Froeba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froeba lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Froeba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Froeba in 1961 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Froeba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froeba ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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