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Frobose Family History

Frobose 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: Froese, Roose, Foose, Rose, Fosse, Roos, Froberg, Brouse, Probst

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Where is the Frobose family from?

You can see how Frobose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frobose family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frobose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Frobose family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frobose's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Frobose families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frobose 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 Frobose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frobose. 60% of Frobose men worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Dairyman
    40%

What Frobose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Frobose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frobose 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Frobose. 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 178 military records available for the last name Frobose. For the veterans among your Frobose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frobose lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Frobose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Frobose in 1963 was 80, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frobose

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frobose 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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