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Frazier Family History

Frazier Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Fraser. Americanized form of French Frégeau (see Fregeau).

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


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Where is the Frazier family from?

You can see how Frazier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frazier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frazier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Frazier families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Frazier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frazier families in 1891.
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What did your Frazier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frazier. 34% of Frazier men worked as a Gardener and 86% of Frazier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frazier were Carpenter Retired and Boys Attendant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    34%
  • Shipwright
    23%
  • Decorator
    23%
  • Carpenter Retired
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%
  • Boys Attendant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 253,000 census records available for the last name Frazier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frazier 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Frazier. 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 66,000 military records available for the last name Frazier. For the veterans among your Frazier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frazier lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Frazier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frazier in 1941 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frazier 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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