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Fraiter Family History

Fraiter 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: Frater, Raiter, Fraizer, Fraiser, Fraser, Prater, Kreiter, Trainer

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Where is the Fraiter family from?

You can see how Fraiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraiter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fraiter families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Fraiter families living in Caithness. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fraiter's in Scotland. Caithness and 1 other county had the highest population of Fraiter families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraiter 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 145 census records available for the last name Fraiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraiter 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fraiter. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fraiter. For the veterans among your Fraiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraiter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fraiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fraiter in 1965 was 41, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraiter 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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