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Frayser Family History

Frayser Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Fraser.

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


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Where is the Frayser family from?

You can see how Frayser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frayser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frayser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Frayser families living in Warwickshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Frayser's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Frayser families in 1891.
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What did your Frayser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frayser. 100% of Frayser 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Frayser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frayser 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Frayser. 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 596 military records available for the last name Frayser. For the veterans among your Frayser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frayser lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Frayser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Frayser in 1953 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frayser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frayser 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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