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Frolley Family History

Frolley 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: Folley, Crolley, Rolley, Woolley, Bromley, Foley, Cropley, Rowley

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Where is the Frolley family from?

You can see how Frolley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frolley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frolley families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Frolley family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Frolley's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Frolley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Frolley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frolley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Frolley. 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 18 military records available for the last name Frolley. For the veterans among your Frolley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frolley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Frolley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Frolley in 1972 was 64, and 72 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frolley 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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