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Frood Family History

Frood Surname Meaning

from Frude in Tweedsmuir (Peebless). see Froud.

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


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Where is the Frood family from?

You can see how Frood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Frood families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Frood's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frood families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frood ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Frood. 45% of Frood men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Frood women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farmers Son
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Frood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frood 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Frood. 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 410 military records available for the last name Frood. For the veterans among your Frood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frood lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Frood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Frood in 1967 was 76, and 65 in 1990.

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