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Froad Family History

Froad Name 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: Broady, Broad, Fread, Roady, Frady, Roads, Frank, Ford, Rode, Rada

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Where is the Froad family from?

You can see how Froad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froad family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Froad families living in Berkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Froad 's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Froad families in 1891.
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What did your Froad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Froad . 100% of Froad women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Froad . Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froad 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Froad . 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 4 military records available for the last name Froad . For the veterans among your Froad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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