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Fragier Family History

Fragier 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: Frager, Frazier, Frasier, Fraser, Prager, Brager, Rager, Freier

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Where is the Fragier family from?

You can see how Fragier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fragier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fragier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Fragier families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fragier's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Fragier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fragier 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 Fragier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fragier. 28% of Fragier men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Fragier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fragier were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Fragier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fragier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fragier 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fragier. 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 200 military records available for the last name Fragier. For the veterans among your Fragier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fragier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Fragier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fragier in 1970 was 74, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fragier 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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