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Frooks Family History

Frooks 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: Brooks, Fooks, Crooks, Rooks, Rook, Roos, Crook, Brook, Brocks, Rocks

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Where is the Frooks family from?

You can see how Frooks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frooks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frooks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Frooks families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Frooks's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Frooks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frooks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frooks ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Frooks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frooks 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Frooks. 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 56 military records available for the last name Frooks. For the veterans among your Frooks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frooks lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Frooks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frooks in 1972 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

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