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Frowen Family History

Frowen Surname Meaning

see Frewin.

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


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Where is the Frowen family from?

You can see how Frowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frowen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Frowen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Frowen families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Frowen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Frowen families in 1891.
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What did your Frowen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frowen. 24% of Frowen men worked as a Builders Labourer and 91% of Frowen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frowen were Coal Hewer and Clerk.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    24%
  • Colliery Hewer H W
    24%
  • Gardener
    24%
  • Coal Hewer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Clerk
    4%

What Frowen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frowen 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Frowen. 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 130 military records available for the last name Frowen. For the veterans among your Frowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frowen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Frowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Frowen in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frowen 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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