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Froeberg Family History

Froeberg 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: Froberg, Freberg, Freeberg, Frieberg, Forberg, Roberg, Friedberg

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Where is the Froeberg family from?

You can see how Froeberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froeberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Froeberg family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Froeberg's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Froeberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froeberg 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 Froeberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Draper On Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Froeberg. 100% of Froeberg women worked as a Draper On Driver.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Draper On Driver
    100%

What Froeberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Froeberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froeberg 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Froeberg. 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 40 military records available for the last name Froeberg. For the veterans among your Froeberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froeberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Froeberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Froeberg in 1959 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Froeberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froeberg 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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