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Fraelich Family History

Fraelich 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: Frelich, Froelich, Freilich, Froehlich, Gramlich, Franich, Frolich

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Where is the Fraelich family from?

You can see how Fraelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraelich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraelich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Fraelich families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraelich's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Fraelich families in 1841.
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What did your Fraelich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fraelich. 22% of Fraelich men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Fraelich women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fraelich were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Fraelich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fraelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraelich 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Fraelich. 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 148 military records available for the last name Fraelich. For the veterans among your Fraelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraelich lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fraelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fraelich in 1957 was 28, and 71 in 2004.

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