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Fromwiller Family History

Fromwiller 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: Kronmiller, Freymiller, Miller, Filler, Aumiller, Rossmiller

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Where is the Fromwiller family from?

You can see how Fromwiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromwiller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fromwiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Fromwiller families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fromwiller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fromwiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromwiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fromwiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Propietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fromwiller. 60% of Fromwiller men worked as a Propietor. .

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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

  • Propietor
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Fromwiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromwiller 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Fromwiller. 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 48 military records available for the last name Fromwiller. For the veterans among your Fromwiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromwiller lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fromwiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fromwiller in 1967 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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