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Fraint Family History

Fraint 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, Drain, Grant, Raine, Franc, Fruit, Flint, Saint, Train

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Where is the Fraint family from?

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

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Fraint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraint 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Fraint. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fraint. For the veterans among your Fraint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraint lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Fraint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fraint in 1972 was 83, and 69 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraint 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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