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Frumer Family History

Frumer 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: Rumer, Fromer, Brumer, Fraser, Farmer, Plumer, Gruber, Grumet, Freer

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Where is the Frumer family from?

You can see how Frumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frumer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Frumer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Frumer family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Frumer's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Frumer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frumer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frumer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frumer. 100% of Frumer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Frumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frumer 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Frumer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Frumer. For the veterans among your Frumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frumer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Frumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Frumer in 1972 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frumer 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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