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Fromson Family History

Fromson 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: Tronson, Ramson, Froman, Rosson, Forson, Bramson, Aronson, Remson

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Where is the Fromson family from?

You can see how Fromson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fromson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Fromson families living in Northumberland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fromson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fromson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromson 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 Fromson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fromson. 100% of Fromson men worked as a Window Cleaner and 100% of Fromson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Window Cleaner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fromson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fromson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromson 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Fromson. 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 101 military records available for the last name Fromson. For the veterans among your Fromson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Fromson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fromson in 1968 was 77, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fromson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fromson 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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