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Fromfield Family History

Fromfield 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: Bromfield, Broomfield, Armfield, Brumfield, Rumfield, Bloomfield

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Where is the Fromfield family from?

You can see how Fromfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fromfield family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Fromfield's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fromfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fromfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Fromfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromfield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fromfield. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fromfield. For the veterans among your Fromfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromfield lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Fromfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fromfield in 1950 was 30, and 61 in 2003.

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