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Frobenius Family History

Frobenius Surname 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: Redenius, Froberg, Obenhaus, Benis, Roberts, Froning, Drobnick

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Where is the Frobenius family from?

You can see how Frobenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frobenius family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Frobenius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Frobenius families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Frobenius's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Frobenius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frobenius 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 Frobenius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frobenius. 100% of Frobenius 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Frobenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frobenius 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Frobenius. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 279 military records available for the last name Frobenius. For the veterans among your Frobenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frobenius lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Frobenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Frobenius in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frobenius

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frobenius ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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