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Frocht Family History

Frocht 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: Focht, Roch, Roche, Arocha, Frosch, Bracht, Frost, Recht, Feucht

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Where is the Frocht family from?

You can see how Frocht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frocht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Frocht family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frocht's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Frocht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frocht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frocht ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner (hewer) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frocht. 100% of Frocht men worked as a Coal Miner (hewer). .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Miner (hewer)
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Frocht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frocht 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Frocht. 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 9 military records available for the last name Frocht. For the veterans among your Frocht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frocht lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Frocht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Frocht in 1974 was 80, and 90 in 1996.

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