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Frobus Family History

Frobus 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: Probus, Kobus, Fratus, Rous, Rogus, Trybus, Forbus, Sobus, Fogus

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Where is the Frobus family from?

You can see how Frobus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frobus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frobus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Frobus families living in Alabama. This was about 38% of all the recorded Frobus's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Frobus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frobus 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 Frobus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Frobus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Frobus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frobus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Frobus. 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 25 military records available for the last name Frobus. For the veterans among your Frobus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frobus lifespan?

Average Frobus life expectancy in 1998 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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