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Fromkin Family History

Fromkin 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: Frumkin, Froman, Forkin, Fradkin, Dropkin, Brodkin, Romain, Fremin

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Where is the Fromkin family from?

You can see how Fromkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fromkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fromkin family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fromkin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fromkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromkin 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 Fromkin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Fromkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromkin 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Fromkin. 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 36 military records available for the last name Fromkin. For the veterans among your Fromkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fromkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fromkin in 1965 was 78, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fromkin 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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