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Frases Family History

Frases 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: Fraser, Frakes, Frase, Frates, Grass, Fries, Rase, Frager, Frater

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Where is the Frases family from?

You can see how Frases families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frases family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frases families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 75 Frases families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frases's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frases families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frases 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 Frases ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Frases. 58% of Frases men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Frases women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frases. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frases 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Frases. 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 36 military records available for the last name Frases. For the veterans among your Frases ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frases lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Frases life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Frases in 1986 was 77, and 88 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frases

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frases 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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