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Fromell Family History

Fromell 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: Bromell, Rosell, Rowell, Frome, Trowell, Rodell, Frommelt, Fromer

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Where is the Fromell family from?

You can see how Fromell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fromell families living in New Jersey. This was about 89% of all the recorded Fromell's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fromell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromell 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 Fromell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fromell. 100% of Fromell men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fromell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Fromell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromell 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Fromell. 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 Fromell. For the veterans among your Fromell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Fromell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fromell in 1973 was 72, and 84 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fromell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fromell 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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