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Frohey Family History

Frohey 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: Fohey, Trokey, Fahey, Foley, Frome, Franey, Fromer, Rohe, Toohey

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Where is the Frohey family from?

You can see how Frohey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frohey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Frohey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frohey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frohey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frohey 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 30 census records available for the last name Frohey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frohey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Frohey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Frohey. For the veterans among your Frohey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frohey 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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