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Fraction Family History

Fraction Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Fraction family from?

You can see how Fraction families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraction family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraction families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fraction family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraction's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fraction families in 1911.
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What did your Fraction ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fraction. 45% of Fraction men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fraction women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Porter
    25%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Fraction family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Fraction. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraction 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fraction. 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 579 military records available for the last name Fraction. For the veterans among your Fraction ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraction lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Fraction life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fraction in 1957 was 53, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraction ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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