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Fradey Family History

Fradey 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: Franey, Frady, Fraley, Fraser, Radney, Rader, Rarey, Frager, Braley

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Where is the Fradey family from?

You can see how Fradey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fradey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fradey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fradey family living in Kentucky. This was about 20% of all the recorded Fradey's in USA. Kentucky and 4 other states had the highest population of Fradey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fradey 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 Fradey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fradey. 100% of Fradey 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Fradey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fradey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fradey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fradey. For the veterans among your Fradey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fradey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fradey

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