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Fras Family History

Fras 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: Ras, Faas, Bras, Frias, Gras, Kras, Fray, Fraas, Frans, Freas

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Where is the Fras family from?

You can see how Fras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Fras families living in British Columbia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fras's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Fras families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fras. 34% of Fras men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Fras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Fras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fras 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Fras. 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 96 military records available for the last name Fras. For the veterans among your Fras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fras lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fras in 1969 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fras 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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