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Fraina Family History

Fraina 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, Frana, Traina, Frank, Rana, Drain, Raine, Araiza, Franca

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Where is the Fraina family from?

You can see how Fraina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraina family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fraina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Fraina family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraina's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fraina families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraina 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 Fraina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Dress Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fraina. 25% of Fraina men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Fraina women worked as a Dress Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fraina were Machinist and Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Operator
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Fraina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Fraina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraina 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Fraina. 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 36 military records available for the last name Fraina. For the veterans among your Fraina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraina lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Fraina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fraina in 1972 was 61, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraina 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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