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Fronton Family History

Fronton 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: Fenton, Crofton, Tronson, Brinton, Broxton, Branton, Croxton, Brenton

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Where is the Fronton family from?

You can see how Fronton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fronton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fronton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fronton family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fronton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Fronton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fronton 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 112 census records available for the last name Fronton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fronton 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fronton. 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 61 military records available for the last name Fronton. For the veterans among your Fronton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fronton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Fronton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fronton in 1963 was 69, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fronton 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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