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Froes Family History

Froes 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: Fries, Croes, Kroes, Roes, Froese, Frees, Fross, Ross, Cross, Roos

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Where is the Froes family from?

You can see how Froes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Froes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Froes families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Froes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Froes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froes 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 Froes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Froes. 100% of Froes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Froes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froes 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Froes. 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 20 military records available for the last name Froes. For the veterans among your Froes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Froes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Froes in 1968 was 77, and 72 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froes 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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