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Froude Family History

Froude Surname Meaning

see Froud.

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


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Where is the Froude family from?

You can see how Froude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froude family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Froude families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Froude families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Froude's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Froude families in 1911.
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What did your Froude ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Froude. 72% of Froude men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Froude women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Froude were Carpenter and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Froude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froude 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Froude. 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 624 military records available for the last name Froude. For the veterans among your Froude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froude lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Froude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Froude in 1965 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Froude 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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