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Fragosa Family History

Fragosa Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from a place called Fragosa in Póvoa de Varzim (Porto) see Fragoso. This surname is very rare in Portugal.

Hispanic: altered form of Galician Fragoso.

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


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Where is the Fragosa family from?

You can see how Fragosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fragosa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fragosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Fragosa families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fragosa's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fragosa families in 1911.
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What did your Fragosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fragosa. 72% of Fragosa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fragosa women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fragosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fragosa 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Fragosa. 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 146 military records available for the last name Fragosa. For the veterans among your Fragosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fragosa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fragosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fragosa in 1965 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fragosa 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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