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Frovold Family History

Frovold 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: Brovold, Fevold, Arnold, Leopold, Flood, Provost, Fragola, Rotolo

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Where is the Frovold family from?

You can see how Frovold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frovold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frovold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Frovold families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Frovold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Frovold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frovold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frovold ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Frovold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frovold 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 Frovold. 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 17 military records available for the last name Frovold. For the veterans among your Frovold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frovold lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Frovold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frovold in 1957 was 53, and 97 in 2003.

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