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Fromes Family History

Fromes 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: Frome, Fromer, Romes, Fries, Rodes, Romeo, Fones, Romer, Rokes

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Where is the Fromes family from?

You can see how Fromes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fromes family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Fromes's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Fromes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromes 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 164 census records available for the last name Fromes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromes 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fromes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fromes. For the veterans among your Fromes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Fromes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fromes in 1973 was 64, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fromes 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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