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Frommeyer Family History

Frommeyer Surname Meaning

German: status name for an overseer in the service of a feudal lord probably at an estate or manor farm

from Old High German frōn ‘lord’ + meier ‘stewart’ (see Meyer).

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


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Where is the Frommeyer family from?

You can see how Frommeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frommeyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frommeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Frommeyer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Frommeyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frommeyer families in 1891.
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What did your Frommeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frommeyer. 34% of Frommeyer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Frommeyer women worked as an Inspector.

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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
    34%
  • Traveling Salesman
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Frommeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Frommeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frommeyer 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Frommeyer. 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 198 military records available for the last name Frommeyer. For the veterans among your Frommeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frommeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Frommeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frommeyer in 1965 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frommeyer 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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