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Froemke Family History

Froemke 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: Frome, Froedge, Remke, Froehle, Floerke, Froese, Roepke, Roelke

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Where is the Froemke family from?

You can see how Froemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froemke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Froemke families living in North Dakota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Froemke's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Froemke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froemke 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 Froemke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Froemke. 67% of Froemke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Froemke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Froemke were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Froemke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Froemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froemke 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Froemke. 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 108 military records available for the last name Froemke. For the veterans among your Froemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froemke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Froemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Froemke in 1962 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froemke 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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