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Frord Family History

Frord 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: Ford, Lord, Arora, Fort, Nord, Fried, Rod, Acord, Cord, Sword

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Where is the Frord family from?

You can see how Frord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frord family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Frord families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Frord family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Frord's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Frord families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frord 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 62 census records available for the last name Frord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frord 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Frord. 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 2 military records available for the last name Frord. For the veterans among your Frord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frord lifespan?

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