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Frazier Name Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Fraser . Americanized form of French Frégeau (see Fregeau ).

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


Similar surnames: Frasier, Frazer, Frasher, Frashier, Braziel, Fraser, Brazier, Fraiser

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Where is the Frazier family from?

You can see how Frazier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frazier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frazier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Frazier families living in Manitoba. This was about 31% of all the recorded Frazier's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Frazier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frazier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frazier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frazier. 70% of Frazier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    70%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 253,000 census records available for the last name Frazier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frazier 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Frazier. 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 66,000 military records available for the last name Frazier. For the veterans among your Frazier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frazier lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Frazier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frazier in 1941 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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