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Frombly Family History

Frombly 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: Trombly, Fomby, Twombly, Trumbly, Trombley, Trembly, Crumble, Bromley

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Where is the Frombly family from?

You can see how Frombly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frombly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frombly families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 41 Frombly families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Frombly's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Frombly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frombly 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 Frombly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frombly. 38% of Frombly men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Frombly women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frombly were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Machinist
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Frombly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Frombly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frombly 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Frombly. 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 12 military records available for the last name Frombly. For the veterans among your Frombly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frombly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Frombly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Frombly in 1972 was 82, and 56 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frombly 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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