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Fross Family History

Fross Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fraas.

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


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Where is the Fross family from?

You can see how Fross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fross families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Fross families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fross's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fross families in 1911.
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What did your Fross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fross. 36% of Fross men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Fross women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fross were Farming and Cook.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • House Keeper
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fross 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Fross. 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 612 military records available for the last name Fross. For the veterans among your Fross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fross lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Fross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fross in 1950 was 51, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fross 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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