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Fromelt Family History

Fromelt 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: Frommelt, Frome, Fromer, Bromell, Romel, Froberg, Rowett, Robert

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Where is the Fromelt family from?

You can see how Fromelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Fromelt families living in Iowa. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fromelt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fromelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fromelt ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Fromelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromelt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Fromelt. 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 56 military records available for the last name Fromelt. For the veterans among your Fromelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromelt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Fromelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fromelt in 1967 was 79, and 85 in 2002.

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