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Frazar Family History

Frazar 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: Frazer, Lazar, Fraser, Kramar, Azar, Frager, Frater, Fraga, Bazar

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Where is the Frazar family from?

You can see how Frazar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frazar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frazar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Frazar families living in Cumberland. This was about 32% of all the recorded Frazar's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Frazar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frazar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frazar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frazar. 48% of Frazar men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Frazar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frazar were Painter and Laborer.

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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
    48%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Medical Doctor
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Frazar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frazar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frazar 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Frazar. 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 406 military records available for the last name Frazar. For the veterans among your Frazar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frazar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Frazar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Frazar in 1960 was 64, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frazar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frazar 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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