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Froomkin Family History

Froomkin 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: Frumkin, Frohman, Froman, Forkin, Brookins, Froom, Fradkin, Dropkin

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Where is the Froomkin family from?

You can see how Froomkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froomkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Froomkin families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Froomkin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Froomkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froomkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Froomkin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Froomkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froomkin 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 Froomkin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Froomkin. For the veterans among your Froomkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froomkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Froomkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Froomkin in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2000.

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