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Fraze Family History

Fraze Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Fries via the intermediate forms Fraiss and Fraese.

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

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


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Where is the Fraze family from?

You can see how Fraze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraze family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Fraze families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fraze's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fraze families in 1891.
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What did your Fraze ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fraze. 100% of Fraze 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fraze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraze 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Fraze. 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 441 military records available for the last name Fraze. For the veterans among your Fraze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraze lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fraze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fraze in 1955 was 43, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraze 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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