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Frothingham Family History

Frothingham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Frodingham in Lincolnshire or North Frodingham in East Yorkshire both named as ‘homestead (Old English hām) of Frōd(a)'s people’. Medieval forms in Froth- are common possibly as a result of Scandinavian influence.

The surname is not found in current English records.

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


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Where is the Frothingham family from?

You can see how Frothingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frothingham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frothingham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Frothingham families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Frothingham's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Frothingham families in 1891.
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What did your Frothingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frothingham. 50% of Frothingham men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Frothingham women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frothingham were Agent and Nursing.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Engineer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Agent
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Nursing
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Frothingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frothingham 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Frothingham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Frothingham. For the veterans among your Frothingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frothingham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Frothingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Frothingham in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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