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Frappier Family History

Frappier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name from Old French frepier ‘second-hand clothes dealer’.

It may also be a nickname derived from Old French frappier ‘agitation noise’.

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


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Where is the Frappier family from?

You can see how Frappier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frappier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frappier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Frappier families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Frappier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Frappier families in 1891.
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What did your Frappier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frappier. 27% of Frappier men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Frappier women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frappier were Janitor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Speeder Tender
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Frappier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Frappier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frappier 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Frappier. 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 733 military records available for the last name Frappier. For the veterans among your Frappier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frappier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Frappier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Frappier in 1956 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frappier 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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