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Fraikes Family History

Fraikes 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: Frakes, Raikes, Fries, Raines, Fraire, Franken, Frances, Fraise

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Where is the Fraikes family from?

You can see how Fraikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraikes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fraikes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fraikes families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraikes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fraikes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraikes 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 171 census records available for the last name Fraikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraikes 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 Fraikes. 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 45 military records available for the last name Fraikes. For the veterans among your Fraikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraikes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fraikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fraikes in 1962 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraikes 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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