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Froisland Family History

Froisland 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: Froiland, Crossland, Crosland, Rowland, Roseland, Osland, Friedland

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Where is the Froisland family from?

You can see how Froisland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froisland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Froisland families living in Utah. This was about 75% of all the recorded Froisland's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Froisland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froisland 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 Froisland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Froisland. 34% of Froisland men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Bar Tender
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Froisland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Froisland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froisland 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Froisland. 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 48 military records available for the last name Froisland. For the veterans among your Froisland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froisland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Froisland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Froisland in 1964 was 81, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Froisland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froisland 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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