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Fraaken Family History

Fraaken 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, Bracken, Braaten, Franzen, Fraker, Fradkin, Fransen, Frankel

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Where is the Fraaken family from?

You can see how Fraaken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraaken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fraaken family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fraaken's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Fraaken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraaken 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 31 census records available for the last name Fraaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraaken 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fraaken. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fraaken. For the veterans among your Fraaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraaken lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Fraaken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fraaken in 1973 was 88, and 68 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraaken 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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