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Frohn Family History

Frohn Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from Middle High German vrōne ‘court messenger bailiff’.

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


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Where is the Frohn family from?

You can see how Frohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Frohn family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Frohn's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Frohn families in 1911.
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What did your Frohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frohn. 18% of Frohn men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Frohn women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frohn were Manager and Saleslady.

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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
    18%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Frohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frohn 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Frohn. 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 846 military records available for the last name Frohn. For the veterans among your Frohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frohn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Frohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Frohn in 1957 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frohn 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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