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Froshour Family History

Froshour 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: Freshour, Frushour, Rosholt, Frasher, Roshon, Frashier, Groshong

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Where is the Froshour family from?

You can see how Froshour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froshour family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Froshour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Froshour families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Froshour's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Froshour families in 1880.
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What did your Froshour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Froshour. 82% of Froshour men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Froshour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Froshour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froshour 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Froshour. 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 55 military records available for the last name Froshour. For the veterans among your Froshour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froshour lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Froshour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Froshour in 1964 was 79, and 56 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Froshour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froshour 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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