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Frailey Family History

Frailey Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Frohlich .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Friley, Fraley, Railey, Grasley, Fridley, Frable, Gravley, Reiley

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Where is the Frailey family from?

You can see how Frailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frailey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frailey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Frailey families living in Essex. This was about 17% of all the recorded Frailey's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Frailey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frailey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frailey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frailey. 28% of Frailey men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Frailey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frailey were Operator and Cook. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Frailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frailey 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Frailey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Frailey. For the veterans among your Frailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frailey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Frailey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Frailey in 1953 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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