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Fraher Family History

Fraher Surname Meaning

Irish (Munster): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fearchair from fearchar ‘dear man beloved’ or ‘loving’.Compare Faragher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fraher family from?

You can see how Fraher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fraher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 44 Fraher families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Fraher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fraher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraher 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 Fraher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fraher. 100% of Fraher men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Fraher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fraher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fraher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraher 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 890 immigration records available for the last name Fraher. 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 793 military records available for the last name Fraher. For the veterans among your Fraher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraher lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fraher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fraher in 1949 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraher 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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