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Fromback Family History

Fromback 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: Romack, Rombach, Cromack, Brumback, Roback, Boback, Womack, Brobeck

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Where is the Fromback family from?

You can see how Fromback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fromback families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fromback's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fromback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fromback ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Fromback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromback 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fromback. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fromback. For the veterans among your Fromback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromback lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Fromback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fromback in 1973 was 50, and 81 in 1993.

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