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Froslie Family History

Froslie 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: Fowlie, Rollie, Rosie, Croslin, Crosbie, Frisbie, Rossie, Rose, Fosse

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Where is the Froslie family from?

You can see how Froslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froslie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Froslie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Froslie families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Froslie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Froslie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froslie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Froslie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Froslie. 67% of Froslie 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%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Froslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froslie 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Froslie. 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 23 military records available for the last name Froslie. For the veterans among your Froslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froslie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Froslie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Froslie in 1955 was 38, and 94 in 2002.

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