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Froney Family History

Froney 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: Franey, Croney, Droney, Fronek, Roney, Kroner, Arney, Rodney, Fones

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Where is the Froney family from?

You can see how Froney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Froney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Froney family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Froney's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Froney families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Froney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Froney. 67% of Froney men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Manager
    34%
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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Froney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froney 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Froney. 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 95 military records available for the last name Froney. For the veterans among your Froney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Froney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Froney in 1967 was 78, and 72 in 2002.

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