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Froome Family History

Froome Surname Meaning

see Froom.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Froome family from?

You can see how Froome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Froome families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Froome families living in Hampshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Froome's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Froome families in 1891.
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What did your Froome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Froome. 60% of Froome men worked as a Gardener and 79% of Froome women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Froome were Builders Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

What Froome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Froome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froome 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Froome. 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 444 military records available for the last name Froome. For the veterans among your Froome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froome lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Froome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Froome in 1959 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Froome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froome 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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