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Froma Family History

Froma 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: Roma, Frome, Froman, Fromm, From, Rosa, Arora, Rota, Roman, Toma

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Where is the Froma family from?

You can see how Froma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Froma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Froma family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Froma's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Froma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Froma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froma 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Froma. 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 7 military records available for the last name Froma. For the veterans among your Froma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froma lifespan?

Average Froma life expectancy in 1989 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froma 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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