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Frazer Family History

Frazer Surname Meaning

Variant of Fraser associated chiefly with northern Ireland.

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


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Where is the Frazer family from?

You can see how Frazer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frazer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frazer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 206 Frazer families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Frazer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frazer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frazer 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 Frazer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frazer. 30% of Frazer men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Frazer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frazer were Lorry Driver and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Lorry Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Frazer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119,000 census records available for the last name Frazer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frazer 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Frazer. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Frazer. For the veterans among your Frazer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frazer lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Frazer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frazer in 1940 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frazer 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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