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Froley Family History

Froley 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: Foley, Roley, Friley, Fraley, Croley, Pooley, Hooley, Folley, Bromley

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Where is the Froley family from?

You can see how Froley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Froley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Froley families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Froley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Froley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Froley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Froley. 48% of Froley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Froley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Froley were Day Laborer and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Day Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Froley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froley 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Froley. 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 87 military records available for the last name Froley. For the veterans among your Froley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Froley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Froley in 1963 was 57, and 81 in 2003.

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