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Frao Family History

Frao 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: Rao, Frano, Fray, Fram, Bao, Ram, Frank, Fan, Graf, Ras

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Where is the Frao family from?

You can see how Frao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frao family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frao families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Frao families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Frao's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Frao families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frao 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 37 census records available for the last name Frao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frao 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Frao. 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 2 military records available for the last name Frao. For the veterans among your Frao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frao 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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