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Frolen Family History

Frolen 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: Rolen, Nolen, Broten, Dolen, Bolen, Roden, Stolen, Woolen, Molen

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Where is the Frolen family from?

You can see how Frolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frolen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frolen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Frolen families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Frolen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Frolen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frolen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frolen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Frolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frolen 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Frolen. 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 37 military records available for the last name Frolen. For the veterans among your Frolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frolen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Frolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Frolen in 1970 was 71, and 94 in 1999.

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