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Frogley Family History

Frogley Name Meaning

of uncertain origin; apparently from an unidentified place in or near north-west Berks formed with a name containing Old English frogga ‘frog’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. However no medieval forms have been found and no such place-name has been noted in Berks or adjacent counties. There is a field name Froggiley in Foston and Scropton (Derbys) which is recorded as Froggeley in the 13th century so we can at least be confident that the formation is plausible.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Folley, Bromley, Wrigley, Foley, Cropley, Fagley, Rowley, Crowley

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Where is the Frogley family from?

You can see how Frogley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frogley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frogley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Frogley families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Frogley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frogley families in 1891.
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What did your Frogley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frogley. 75% of Frogley men worked as a Gardener and 75% of Frogley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frogley were Master Plumb and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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

  • Gardener
    75%
  • Master Plumb
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • House Maid
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
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Passenger Lists

There are 597 immigration records available for the last name Frogley. 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 284 military records available for the last name Frogley. For the veterans among your Frogley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frogley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Frogley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Frogley in 1966 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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