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Frowiss Family History

Frowiss 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: Fross, Ross, Cross, Fries, Gross, Foss, Rodis, Bross, Frias, Frost

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Where is the Frowiss family from?

You can see how Frowiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frowiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Frowiss families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Frowiss's in USA. California had the highest population of Frowiss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frowiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Frowiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frowiss 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Frowiss. 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 7 military records available for the last name Frowiss. For the veterans among your Frowiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frowiss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Frowiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Frowiss in 1967 was 83, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frowiss 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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