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Froede Family History

Froede 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: Froedge, Frede, Froese, Friede, Rode, Fried, Goede, Free, Roedel

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Where is the Froede family from?

You can see how Froede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froede family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Froede families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Froede families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Froede's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Froede families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froede surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Froede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Froede. 100% of Froede men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Froede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froede 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Froede. 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 187 military records available for the last name Froede. For the veterans among your Froede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froede lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Froede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Froede in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2001.

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