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Frobel Family History

Frobel Surname Meaning

German (Fröbel): see Froebel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Frobel family from?

You can see how Frobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frobel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Frobel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Frobel families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Frobel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frobel families in 1911.
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What did your Frobel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frobel. 50% of Frobel men worked as a Foreman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Farmes Son
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frobel 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Frobel. 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 834 military records available for the last name Frobel. For the veterans among your Frobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frobel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Frobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frobel in 1957 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frobel 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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