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Frainie Family History

Frainie 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: Raine, France, Franze, Fraire, Frain, Fraise, Prairie, Rainier

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Where is the Frainie family from?

You can see how Frainie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frainie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frainie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Frainie families living in Maryland. This was about 89% of all the recorded Frainie's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Frainie families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Frainie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frainie 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Frainie. 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 36 military records available for the last name Frainie. For the veterans among your Frainie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frainie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Frainie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Frainie in 1970 was 95, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frainie 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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