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Fraien Family History

Fraien 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: Frain, Fries, Drain, Fraser, Raven, Friend, Graven, Fried, Frager

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Where is the Fraien family from?

You can see how Fraien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraien family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Fraien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Fraien family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraien's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Fraien families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Fraien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraien 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fraien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fraien. For the veterans among your Fraien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraien lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraien 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraien

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