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Fraeman Family History

Fraeman 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: Freeman, Frieman, Rahman, Trueman, Farman, Franzman, Rayman, Radman

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Where is the Fraeman family from?

You can see how Fraeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraeman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fraeman family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraeman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Fraeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraeman 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 Fraeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fraeman. 100% of Fraeman men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Fraeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Fraeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraeman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Fraeman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fraeman. For the veterans among your Fraeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraeman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Fraeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fraeman in 1972 was 81, and 74 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraeman 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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