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Framer Family History

Framer 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: Fraser, Frager, Frater, Kramer, Frame, Bramer, Ramer, Cramer, Fromer

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Where is the Framer family from?

You can see how Framer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Framer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Framer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Framer families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Framer's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Framer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Framer 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 Framer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Framer. 67% of Framer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Framer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Framer 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Framer. 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 478 military records available for the last name Framer. For the veterans among your Framer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Framer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Framer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Framer in 1964 was 64, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Framer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Framer 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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