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Frona Family History

Frona 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: Fron, Grona, Frana, Wrona, Orona, Fronk, Rong, Frank, Rana, Rosa

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Where is the Frona family from?

You can see how Frona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frona family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frona families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Frona family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Frona's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Frona families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frona 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 130 census records available for the last name Frona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frona 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Frona. 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 11 military records available for the last name Frona. For the veterans among your Frona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frona lifespan?

Average Frona life expectancy in 1981 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frona 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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