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Frayler Family History

Frayler 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: Frayer, Frayser, Fraser, Faler, Faller, Frager, Frater, Brayer

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Where is the Frayler family from?

You can see how Frayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frayler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Frayler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Frayler families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Frayler's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Frayler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frayler 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 Frayler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frayler. 32% of Frayler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Frayler women worked as a Trained Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Fireman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    100%

What Frayler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Frayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frayler 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 Frayler. 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 60 military records available for the last name Frayler. For the veterans among your Frayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frayler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Frayler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Frayler in 1965 was 73, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frayler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frayler 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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