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Fraase Family History

Fraase Surname 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: Fraise, Fraas, Frease, Frase, Fraser, Faas, Rase, France, Frias

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Where is the Fraase family from?

You can see how Fraase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraase family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fraase families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Fraase families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraase's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fraase families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraase 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 Fraase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fraase. 100% of Fraase men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fraase women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fraase family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Fraase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraase 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Fraase. 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 47 military records available for the last name Fraase. For the veterans among your Fraase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraase lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fraase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fraase in 1963 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraase

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraase 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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