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Fruton Family History

Fruton 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: Frutos, Bruton, Orton, Ruston, Fenton, Felton, Luton, Bouton, Ireton

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Where is the Fruton family from?

You can see how Fruton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fruton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fruton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fruton family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Fruton's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fruton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Fruton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fruton 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Fruton. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fruton. For the veterans among your Fruton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fruton lifespan?

Average Fruton life expectancy in 1963 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fruton 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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