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Fragua Family History

Fragua Surname Meaning

Spanish: metonymic occupational name for a smith from fragua ‘forge’.In the US it is most common among Native Americans (Jemez Pueblos) in NM.

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


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Where is the Fragua family from?

You can see how Fragua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fragua family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fragua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fragua family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Fragua's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Fragua families in 1840.
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What did your Fragua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fragua. 82% of Fragua men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fragua women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fragua were Laborer and Farmer.

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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
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fragua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fragua 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Fragua. 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 98 military records available for the last name Fragua. For the veterans among your Fragua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fragua lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fragua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fragua in 1961 was 58, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fragua 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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