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Fraday Family History

Fraday Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Friday, Frady, Rada, Prada, Radway, Fraga, Brady, Aday, Ratay

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Where is the Fraday family from?

You can see how Fraday families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraday family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fraday families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Fraday families living in North Carolina. This was about 68% of all the recorded Fraday's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fraday families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Fraday. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraday 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Fraday. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fraday. For the veterans among your Fraday ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraday lifespan?

Average Fraday life expectancy in 2004 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraday 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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