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Frobese Family History

Frobese 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, Froberg, Kroese, Freese, Roese, Friese, Frese, Fobes, Rose

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Where is the Frobese family from?

You can see how Frobese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frobese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frobese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Frobese families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Frobese's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Frobese families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frobese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frobese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frobese. 100% of Frobese women worked as a 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Frobese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frobese 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Frobese. 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 32 military records available for the last name Frobese. For the veterans among your Frobese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frobese lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Frobese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frobese in 1968 was 72, and 97 in 2004.

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