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Frappier Family History

Frappier Name Meaning

French: occupational name from Old French frepier ‘second-hand clothes dealer’ or a nickname from Old French frappier ‘agitation noise’.

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


Similar surnames: Brallier, Frater, Draper, Frenier, Napper, Brazier, Rapier, Graupner

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Where is the Frappier family from?

You can see how Frappier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frappier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frappier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 452 Frappier families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Frappier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Frappier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frappier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frappier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Frappier. 35% of Frappier men worked as a Cultivateur and 37% of Frappier women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frappier were Fils De Cultivateur and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    35%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    37%
  • Servante
    28%
  • Colire
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
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What Frappier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Frappier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frappier 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Frappier. 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 733 military records available for the last name Frappier. For the veterans among your Frappier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frappier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Frappier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Frappier in 1956 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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