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Frowein Family History

Frowein 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: Frein, Ortwein, Rowin, Rowen, Flower, Brown, Froberg, Rowett, Wein

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Where is the Frowein family from?

You can see how Frowein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frowein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frowein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Frowein families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frowein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Frowein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frowein 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 Frowein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frowein. 67% of Frowein men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Weaver
    34%

What Frowein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Frowein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frowein 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Frowein. 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 534 military records available for the last name Frowein. For the veterans among your Frowein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frowein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Frowein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Frowein in 1960 was 54, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frowein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frowein 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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