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Fromal Family History

Fromal 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: Froman, Roman, Roma, Frohman, Frome, Fromm, Rosal, From, Rogal

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Where is the Fromal family from?

You can see how Fromal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fromal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Fromal families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Fromal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fromal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fromal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fromal. 25% of Fromal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fromal women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Lace Weaver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Fromal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Fromal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromal 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Fromal. 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 138 military records available for the last name Fromal. For the veterans among your Fromal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fromal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fromal in 1964 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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