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Fromholtz Family History

Fromholtz 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: Krumholz, Frommelt, Rosholt, Umholtz, Sponholz, Rebholz, Keilholtz

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Where is the Fromholtz family from?

You can see how Fromholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromholtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fromholtz families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fromholtz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fromholtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromholtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fromholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fromholtz. 28% of Fromholtz men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Saw Assessor
    19%
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What Fromholtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Fromholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromholtz 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Fromholtz. 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 52 military records available for the last name Fromholtz. For the veterans among your Fromholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromholtz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Fromholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fromholtz in 1963 was 60, and 85 in 1999.

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