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Fravin Family History

Fravin 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: Fralin, Frain, Flavin, Fradin, Ravin, Gavin, Drain, Raven, Savin

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Where is the Fravin family from?

You can see how Fravin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fravin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fravin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Fravin families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fravin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fravin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Fravin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fravin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fravin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fravin. For the veterans among your Fravin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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