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Fraize Family History

Fraize Surname Meaning

Variant of Fraze 1 a surname of Dutch origin.

Altered form of German Fraiss or of its cognate Freis or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fraize family from?

You can see how Fraize families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraize family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraize families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fraize family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraize's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Fraize families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraize 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 Fraize ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fraize. 43% of Fraize 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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Fisherman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Fraize family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fraize. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraize 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Fraize. 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 238 military records available for the last name Fraize. For the veterans among your Fraize ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraize lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Fraize life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fraize in 1962 was 79, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraize

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraize 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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