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Frosh Family History

Frosh Surname Meaning

from Middle English frosh ‘frog’ (Old English frosc).

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


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Where is the Frosh family from?

You can see how Frosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frosh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frosh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Frosh families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Frosh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frosh families in 1911.
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What did your Frosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frosh. 32% of Frosh men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Frosh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frosh were Tailor and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Press Operator
    8%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Frosh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Frosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frosh 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Frosh. 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 902 military records available for the last name Frosh. For the veterans among your Frosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frosh lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Frosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Frosh in 1953 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frosh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frosh 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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