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Froehly Family History

Froehly 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: Froehle, Proehl, Roehl, Friedly, Fegely, Fohl, Boehle, Bruehl, Frueh

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Where is the Froehly family from?

You can see how Froehly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froehly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Froehly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Froehly families living in Illinois. This was about 81% of all the recorded Froehly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Froehly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froehly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Froehly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froehly 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Froehly. 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 72 military records available for the last name Froehly. For the veterans among your Froehly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froehly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Froehly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Froehly in 1964 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froehly 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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