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Froewiss Family History

Froewiss 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: Reiss, Preiss, Freis, Froese, Rewis, Kreiss, Greiss, Froelich, Freise

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Where is the Froewiss family from?

You can see how Froewiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froewiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Froewiss families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Froewiss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Froewiss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froewiss 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 82 census records available for the last name Froewiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froewiss 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Froewiss. 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 103 military records available for the last name Froewiss. For the veterans among your Froewiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froewiss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Froewiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Froewiss in 1964 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froewiss 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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