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Fragin Family History

Fragin 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: Fralin, Frain, Fradin, Fagin, Cragin, Ragin, Feagin, Dragon, Drain

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Where is the Fragin family from?

You can see how Fragin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fragin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fragin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Fragin families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fragin's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Fragin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fragin 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 Fragin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fragin. 29% of Fragin men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Fragin women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fragin were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teaching
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Fragin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fragin 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Fragin. 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 99 military records available for the last name Fragin. For the veterans among your Fragin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fragin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Fragin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fragin in 1971 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fragin 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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