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Fraas Name Meaning

German: unflattering nickname from Middle Low German vrās Middle High German vrāz ‘glutton’.

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


Similar surnames: Frack, Grass, Krass, Krans, Kraus, Raak, Brass, Fass, Laas, Faas

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Where is the Fraas family from?

You can see how Fraas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fraas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Fraas families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fraas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fraas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fraas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fraas. 100% of Fraas 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fraas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraas 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Fraas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fraas. For the veterans among your Fraas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fraas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fraas in 1959 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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