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Froyd Family History

Froyd 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: Floyd, Ford, Troy, Roy, Fried, Rod, Flood, Freud, Foy, Fry

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Where is the Froyd family from?

You can see how Froyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froyd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Froyd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Froyd families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Froyd's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Froyd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froyd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Froyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Froyd. 39% of Froyd men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Froyd women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Froyd were Laborer and Student Nurse. .

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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
    39%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    46%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Student Nurse
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Froyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froyd 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Froyd. 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 197 military records available for the last name Froyd. For the veterans among your Froyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froyd lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Froyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Froyd in 1958 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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