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Fromin Family History

Fromin 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: Froman, Fremin, Roman, Romine, Frohman, Frome, Frein, Fromm, Rolin

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Where is the Fromin family from?

You can see how Fromin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fromin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Fromin families living in Middlesex. This was about 92% of all the recorded Fromin's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Fromin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fromin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Fromin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromin 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Fromin. 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 39 military records available for the last name Fromin. For the veterans among your Fromin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Fromin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fromin in 1972 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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