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Frail Family History

Frail Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Freel

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


Similar surnames: Fail, Fait, Smail, Rain, Bail, Fain, Crain, Gail, Frain, Lail

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Where is the Frail family from?

You can see how Frail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frail family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 66 Frail families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 87% of all the recorded Frail's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Frail families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frail ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Frail. 52% of Frail men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Frail women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frail were Cooper and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Cooper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Frail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frail 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Frail. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 714 military records available for the last name Frail. For the veterans among your Frail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frail lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Frail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frail in 1955 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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