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Fromkes Family History

Fromkes 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: Rokes, Frome, Fromer, Romes, Frommer, Brookes, Frakes, Fowkes, Folkes

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Where is the Fromkes family from?

You can see how Fromkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fromkes family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fromkes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fromkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromkes 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 59 census records available for the last name Fromkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromkes 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Fromkes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fromkes. For the veterans among your Fromkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromkes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Fromkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fromkes in 1968 was 78, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fromkes 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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