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Frach Family History

Frach 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: Brach, Flach, Drach, Rach, Frack, Krach, Frasch, Trach, Frech, Frace

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Where is the Frach family from?

You can see how Frach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frach family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Frach families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Frach families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Frach's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Frach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frach 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 Frach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frach. 42% of Frach men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

What Frach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Frach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frach 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Frach. 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 130 military records available for the last name Frach. For the veterans among your Frach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frach lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Frach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Frach in 1956 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frach 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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