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Fromfield Family History

Fromfield 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: Bromfield, Broomfield, Armfield, Brumfield, Rumfield, Bloomfield

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Where is the Fromfield family from?

You can see how Fromfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fromfield families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fromfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fromfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromfield 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 48 census records available for the last name Fromfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromfield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fromfield. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fromfield. For the veterans among your Fromfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromfield lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Fromfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fromfield in 1950 was 30, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fromfield 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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