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Froment Family History

Froment Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: from French froment ‘wheat’ probably applied as a nickname for a peasant or as metonymic occupational name for a dealer in wheat.

English (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Fromont which is from ancient Germanic Fro(d)mund composed of the elements frōd ‘wise’ + mund ‘protection’.

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


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You can see how Froment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froment family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Froment families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 40 Froment families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Froment's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Froment families in 1911.
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What did your Froment ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Froment. 43% of Froment men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Froment women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Froment were Commis and Couturire.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Commis
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    50%
  • Couturire
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Froment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froment 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 724 immigration records available for the last name Froment. 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 360 military records available for the last name Froment. For the veterans among your Froment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froment lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Froment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Froment in 1962 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

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