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Fra Family History

Fra Name 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: Fry, Fara, Ira, Fray, Fera, Ra, Fram, Fu, Ram, Frank

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Where is the Fra family from?

You can see how Fra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fra families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Fra families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fra's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Fra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fra 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 Fra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fra. 100% of Fra 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Fra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fra 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Fra. 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 303 military records available for the last name Fra. For the veterans among your Fra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fra lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Fra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fra in 1987 was 59, and 67 in 2001.

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