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Fraleigh Family History

Fraleigh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Frohlich.

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


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Where is the Fraleigh family from?

You can see how Fraleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraleigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraleigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fraleigh families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraleigh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fraleigh families in 1891.
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What did your Fraleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fraleigh. 29% of Fraleigh men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Fraleigh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fraleigh were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fraleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraleigh 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Fraleigh. 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 680 military records available for the last name Fraleigh. For the veterans among your Fraleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraleigh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fraleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fraleigh in 1962 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraleigh 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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