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Fraind Family History

Fraind 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, Frank, Brand, Rand, Drain, Raine, Franc, Friend, Rind, Fried

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Where is the Fraind family from?

You can see how Fraind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraind family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fraind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Fraind family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraind's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fraind families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraind 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 Fraind ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Fraind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Fraind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraind 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Fraind. 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 49 military records available for the last name Fraind. For the veterans among your Fraind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraind lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Fraind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fraind in 1966 was 53, and 45 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraind

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraind 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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