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Froning Family History

Froning Surname Meaning

German (also Fröning): patronymic from Fron a common element of names from Old High German frōno ‘belonging to a lord master’

hence a status name for someone in the service of a feudal lord.

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


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Where is the Froning family from?

You can see how Froning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froning family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Froning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Froning families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Froning's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Froning families in 1880.
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What did your Froning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Froning. 39% of Froning men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Froning women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Froning were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Manager
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Froning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froning 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Froning. 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 328 military records available for the last name Froning. For the veterans among your Froning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froning lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Froning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Froning in 1944 was 36, and 61 in 2004.

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