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Frone Family History

Frone 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: Drone, Frome, Grone, Krone, Ferone, Crone, Fron, Fronek, Trone, Rone

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Where is the Frone family from?

You can see how Frone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frone family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Frone families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Frone's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Frone families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frone. 100% of Frone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frone 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Frone. 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 190 military records available for the last name Frone. For the veterans among your Frone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frone lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Frone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Frone in 1956 was 45, and 47 in 2003.

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