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Fraken Family History

Fraken 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: Franken, Fraker, Frakes, Frake, Bracken, Drake, Fraser, Brake, Raven

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Where is the Fraken family from?

You can see how Fraken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fraken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fraken families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fraken's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Fraken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Fraken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraken 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fraken. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fraken. For the veterans among your Fraken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraken lifespan?

Average Fraken life expectancy in 2000 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraken 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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