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Fraiss Family History

Fraiss 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: Fraise, Grass, Fries, Rais, Krass, Frias, Drass, Brass, Riss, Fass

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Where is the Fraiss family from?

You can see how Fraiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fraiss family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraiss's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Fraiss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Fraiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraiss 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fraiss. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fraiss. For the veterans among your Fraiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraiss lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Fraiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fraiss in 1978 was 76, and 98 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraiss 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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