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Frena Family History

Frena 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: Freda, Arena, Frenz, Freni, Frana, Urena, Frens, Feng, Frank, Rana

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Where is the Frena family from?

You can see how Frena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Frena families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Frena families living in Alberta. This was about 55% of all the recorded Frena's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Frena families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frena 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 Frena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frena. 54% of Frena men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Frena women worked as a 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
    54%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Frena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Frena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frena 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Frena. 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 273 military records available for the last name Frena. For the veterans among your Frena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frena lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Frena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Frena in 1966 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frena 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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