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Froeb Family History

Froeb 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: Fries, Freer, Fried, Roe, Frew, Roen, Free, Frost, Frome, Loeb

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Where is the Froeb family from?

You can see how Froeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froeb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Froeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Froeb family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Froeb's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Froeb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froeb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Froeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Froeb. 100% of Froeb men worked as a Blacksmith and 100% of Froeb women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Blacksmith
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Froeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froeb 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Froeb. 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 65 military records available for the last name Froeb. For the veterans among your Froeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froeb lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Froeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Froeb in 1969 was 88, and 81 in 2004.

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