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Fraza Family History

Fraza 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: Fraga, Franza, Frana, Fraze, Raza, Frank, Rana, Rada, Razza, Reza

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Where is the Fraza family from?

You can see how Fraza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraza family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Fraza families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fraza's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fraza families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraza 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 Fraza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fraza. 34% of Fraza men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Fraza women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fraza were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Fraza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Fraza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraza 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Fraza. 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 95 military records available for the last name Fraza. For the veterans among your Fraza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fraza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fraza in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraza 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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