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Fromberg Family History

Fromberg 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: Froberg, Bromberg, Romberg, Forberg, Freberg, Roberg, Kronberg

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Where is the Fromberg family from?

You can see how Fromberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Fromberg families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fromberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fromberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromberg 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 Fromberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fromberg. 17% of Fromberg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fromberg women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fromberg were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Fromberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fromberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromberg 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fromberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fromberg. For the veterans among your Fromberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fromberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fromberg in 1958 was 50, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fromberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fromberg 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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