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Frune Family History

Frune 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: Brune, Fruge, Frane, Frank, Fortune, Fuse, Arne, Brun, Rue, Grine

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Where is the Frune family from?

You can see how Frune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frune family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Frune families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Frune family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frune's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Frune families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frune 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 70 census records available for the last name Frune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frune 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Frune. 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 Frune. For the veterans among your Frune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frune lifespan?

Average Frune life expectancy in 1962 was 70 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frune 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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