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Fraass Family History

Fraass 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: Fraas, Grass, Faas, Krass, Frias, Drass, Brass, Fass, Fracasso

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Where is the Fraass family from?

You can see how Fraass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraass family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fraass families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fraass family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraass's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fraass families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraass 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 Fraass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fraass. 84% of Fraass men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    84%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Fraass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Fraass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraass 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Fraass. 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 445 military records available for the last name Fraass. For the veterans among your Fraass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraass lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fraass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fraass in 1969 was 69, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraass

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraass 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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