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Fromant Family History

Fromant Surname Meaning

see Froment.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fromant family from?

You can see how Fromant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fromant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Fromant families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fromant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fromant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fromant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fromant. 50% of Fromant men worked as a Student and 81% of Fromant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fromant were Fishmonger Roundsman and Brush Maker.

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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 1939

  • Student
    50%
  • Fishmonger Roundsman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Brush Maker
    5%

What Fromant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fromant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromant 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Fromant. 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 162 military records available for the last name Fromant. For the veterans among your Fromant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromant lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Fromant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fromant in 1969 was 85, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fromant 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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