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Frobase Family History

Frobase 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: Froese, Frease, Robare, Frase, Rose, Fosse, Fraser, Froberg, Rase

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Where is the Frobase family from?

You can see how Frobase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frobase family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frobase families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Frobase families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Frobase's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Frobase families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frobase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frobase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meatcutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frobase. 50% of Frobase men worked as a Meatcutter. .

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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

  • Meatcutter
    50%
  • Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Frobase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frobase 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Frobase. 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 52 military records available for the last name Frobase. For the veterans among your Frobase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frobase lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Frobase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Frobase in 1967 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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