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Frady Family History

Frady Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wrede or Frede.

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


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Where is the Frady family from?

You can see how Frady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Frady families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frady's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frady families in 1891.
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What did your Frady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frady. 26% of Frady men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Frady women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frady were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Spinner
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Frady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frady 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Frady. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Frady. For the veterans among your Frady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frady lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Frady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frady in 1944 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frady

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frady 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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