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Frostead Family History

Frostead 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: Frostad, Rostad, Armstead, Halstead, Umstead, Grosjean, Anstead

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Where is the Frostead family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frostead 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 Frostead ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Frostead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frostead 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Frostead. 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 2 military records available for the last name Frostead. For the veterans among your Frostead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frostead lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Frostead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Frostead in 1985 was 86, and 94 in 1996.

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