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Frolander Family History

Frolander 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: Bolander, Sjolander, Kolander, Rylander, Molander, Olander, Rosander

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Where is the Frolander family from?

You can see how Frolander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frolander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frolander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Frolander family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Frolander's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Frolander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frolander 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 150 census records available for the last name Frolander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frolander 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Frolander. 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 39 military records available for the last name Frolander. For the veterans among your Frolander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frolander lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Frolander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Frolander in 1954 was 37, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frolander 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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