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Fraas Family History

Fraas Surname Meaning

German: unflattering nickname from Middle Low German vrās Middle High German vrāz ‘glutton’.

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


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Where is the Fraas family from?

You can see how Fraas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fraas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Fraas families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Fraas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fraas families in 1891.
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What did your Fraas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fraas. 100% of Fraas men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Fraas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fraas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fraas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraas 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Fraas. 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 Fraas. For the veterans among your Fraas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fraas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fraas in 1959 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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