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Froeby Family History

Froeby 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: Freeby, Crosby, Frisby, Froebel, Roby, Frey, Froese, Proby, Fomby

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Where is the Froeby family from?

You can see how Froeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froeby family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Froeby families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Froeby's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Froeby families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froeby 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 11 census records available for the last name Froeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froeby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Froeby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Froeby. For the veterans among your Froeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froeby lifespan?

Average Froeby life expectancy in 1978 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froeby 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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