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Fruinn Family History

Fruinn 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: Fruin, Finn, Fruit, Bruin, Frein, Frain, Fruits, Brunn, Quinn, Rinn

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Where is the Fruinn family from?

You can see how Fruinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fruinn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fruinn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fruinn families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Fruinn's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Fruinn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Fruinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fruinn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fruinn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fruinn. For the veterans among your Fruinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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