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Fromey Family History

Fromey 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: Frome, Fromer, Romey, Romeo, Bromley, Romer, Cromer, Frame, Romeu

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Where is the Fromey family from?

You can see how Fromey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fromey families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fromey's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fromey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromey 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 206 census records available for the last name Fromey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromey 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Fromey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fromey. For the veterans among your Fromey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Fromey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fromey in 1973 was 72, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fromey 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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