History of your Surname
Get access to Fromesen family records.Start a free trial

Fromesen Family History

Fromesen 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: Froese, Friesen, Rosen, Frome, Froman, Fossen, Kroese, Arnesen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Fromesen family from?

You can see how Fromesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fromesen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fromesen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fromesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fromesen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fromesen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Fromesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Fromesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromesen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Fromesen

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Fromesen. 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.

View all Fromesen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fromesen. For the veterans among your Fromesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fromesen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fromesen family history

Discover More

What is the average Fromesen lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fromesen family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Fromesen last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial