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Froun Family History

Froun Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fron, Frohn, Broun, Rout, Brown, Fortun, Kron, Brun, Braun, Troup

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You can see how Froun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froun family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Froun families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Froun's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Froun families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Froun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froun 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Froun. 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 3 military records available for the last name Froun. For the veterans among your Froun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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