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Frayn Family History

Frayn Surname Meaning

see Frain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Frayn family from?

You can see how Frayn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frayn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Frayn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Frayn families living in Devon. This was about 58% of all the recorded Frayn's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Frayn families in 1891.
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What did your Frayn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frayn. 88% of Frayn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housekeeper Unpaid
    13%

What Frayn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frayn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frayn 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Frayn. 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 158 military records available for the last name Frayn. For the veterans among your Frayn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frayn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Frayn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Frayn in 1970 was 74, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frayn 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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