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Froke Family History

Froke 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: Frome, Croke, Frake, Droke, Rose, Rode, Drake, Brake, Grove, Rake

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Where is the Froke family from?

You can see how Froke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Froke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Froke families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Froke's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Froke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Froke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Froke. 100% of Froke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Froke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froke 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Froke. 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 39 military records available for the last name Froke. For the veterans among your Froke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Froke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Froke in 1963 was 88, and 58 in 2004.

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