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Fraier Family History

Fraier 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: Fraser, Frager, Freier, Frater, Fraker, Fraher, Frier, Frazer, Frayer

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Where is the Fraier family from?

You can see how Fraier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Fraier families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fraier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fraier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraier 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 Fraier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fraier. 60% of Fraier 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Fraier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fraier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraier 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Fraier. 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 59 military records available for the last name Fraier. For the veterans among your Fraier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Fraier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fraier in 1966 was 47, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraier 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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