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Fromme Name Meaning

German: variant of Fromm .

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


Similar surnames: Fromm, Frommer, From, Froman, Kromm, Krumme, Rommel, Froom, Bromm

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Where is the Fromme family from?

You can see how Fromme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromme families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fromme family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fromme's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fromme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fromme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fromme. 26% of Fromme men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Fromme women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fromme were Clerk 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
    26%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • School Teacher
    16%
  • Nurse
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fromme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromme 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Fromme. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fromme. For the veterans among your Fromme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromme lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fromme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fromme in 1952 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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