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Fraid Family History

Fraid 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: Frain, Frid, Braid, Freid, Frail, Fraim, Frank, Brand, Rand, Drain

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Where is the Fraid family from?

You can see how Fraid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraid family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fraid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Fraid family living in East Lothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fraid's in Scotland. East Lothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Fraid families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraid 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 Fraid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fraid. 100% of Fraid men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Fraid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Fraid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraid 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Fraid. 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 37 military records available for the last name Fraid. For the veterans among your Fraid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraid lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Fraid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fraid in 1953 was 47, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraid 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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