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Frace Family History

Frace Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Freis or Froese.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Frace family from?

You can see how Frace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frace families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Frace families living in Ontario. This was about 25% of all the recorded Frace's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frace families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frace 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 Frace ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frace. 31% of Frace men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Frace women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frace were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Frace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frace 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Frace. 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 470 military records available for the last name Frace. For the veterans among your Frace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frace lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Frace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Frace in 1957 was 58, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frace 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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