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Fromming Family History

Fromming 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: Froemming, Flemming, Froning, Ramming, Frohling, Cumming, Fleming

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Where is the Fromming family from?

You can see how Fromming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromming family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromming families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Fromming families living in Minnesota. This was about 52% of all the recorded Fromming's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fromming families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromming surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fromming ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Fromming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromming 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Fromming. 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 107 military records available for the last name Fromming. For the veterans among your Fromming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromming lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Fromming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fromming in 1975 was 81, and 85 in 1983.

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