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Frode Family History

Frode Name 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: Rode, Frome, Frede, Grode, Fode, Frodge, Brode, Rose, Rodes, Grove

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Where is the Frode family from?

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

What did your Frode ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Frode ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Frode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frode 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Frode. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Frode. For the veterans among your Frode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frode lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Frode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Frode in 1970 was 90, and 81 in 1999.

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