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Fromet Family History

Fromet 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: Frome, Fromer, Romeo, Grumet, Romer, Cromer, Frame, Frost, Romeu

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Where is the Fromet family from?

You can see how Fromet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromet families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fromet families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fromet's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fromet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromet 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 156 census records available for the last name Fromet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromet 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fromet. 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 43 military records available for the last name Fromet. For the veterans among your Fromet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Fromet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fromet in 1971 was 70, and 55 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fromet 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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