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Froston Family History

Froston 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: Roston, Foston, Croston, Royston, Ruston, Rolston, Crofton, Boston

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Where is the Froston family from?

You can see how Froston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froston family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Froston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Froston family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Froston's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Froston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froston 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 42 census records available for the last name Froston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froston 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Froston. 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 42 military records available for the last name Froston. For the veterans among your Froston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froston 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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