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Frolish Family History

Frolish 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: Frolich, Polish, Frohlich, Freligh, Frelich, Froelich, Forish, Polich

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Where is the Frolish family from?

You can see how Frolish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frolish family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Frolish families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Frolish's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Frolish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frolish 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 168 census records available for the last name Frolish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frolish 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Frolish. 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 30 military records available for the last name Frolish. For the veterans among your Frolish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frolish lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Frolish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frolish in 1970 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frolish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frolish 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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