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Frossard Family History

Frossard Surname Meaning

French: variant of Froissard a derivative of Old French froissier ‘to hit to break to beat’ used as a nickname for a violent man.

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


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Where is the Frossard family from?

You can see how Frossard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frossard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Frossard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Frossard families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Frossard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frossard families in 1880.
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What did your Frossard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frossard. 32% of Frossard men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Frossard women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frossard were Helper and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Fisherman
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Helper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Housework
    43%

What Frossard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frossard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frossard 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Frossard. 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 819 military records available for the last name Frossard. For the veterans among your Frossard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frossard lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Frossard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Frossard in 1952 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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