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Frommelt Family History

Frommelt Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name (once favored by the nobility) Frumold Fromolt.

It is derived from Middle High German vrum vrom, which means ‘valiant steadfast’.

The name also incorporates the term walt, meaning ‘leader’.

This etymology reflects the qualities that were esteemed in noble lineages.

Thus, the name signifies a leader who is both valiant and steadfast.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Frommelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frommelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frommelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Frommelt families living in Iowa. This was about 81% of all the recorded Frommelt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Frommelt families in 1880.
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What did your Frommelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frommelt. 21% of Frommelt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Frommelt women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Button Cutter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 233 immigration records available for the last name Frommelt. 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 734 military records available for the last name Frommelt. For the veterans among your Frommelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frommelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Frommelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Frommelt in 1963 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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