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Frader Family History

Frader 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: Fraser, Rader, Frager, Frater, Fader, Grader, Trader, Brader, Fraker

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Where is the Frader family from?

You can see how Frader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Frader families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Frader's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Frader families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frader 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 Frader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frader. 38% of Frader men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Frader women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frader were Shipping Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Frader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frader 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Frader. 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 95 military records available for the last name Frader. For the veterans among your Frader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frader lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Frader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Frader in 1963 was 88, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frader

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frader 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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