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Fraijo Family History

Fraijo Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from either of two places in Lugo and A Coruña, Galicia (Spain) named Fraijo.

It is probably derived from a Castilianized form of the Galician word freixo, meaning ‘ash’.

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


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Where is the Fraijo family from?

You can see how Fraijo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraijo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Fraijo families living in California. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fraijo's in USA. California had the highest population of Fraijo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraijo 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 Fraijo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fraijo. 79% of Fraijo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    79%
  • Truck Driver
    22%

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Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Fraijo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraijo 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Fraijo. 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 190 military records available for the last name Fraijo. For the veterans among your Fraijo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraijo lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Fraijo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fraijo in 1946 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraijo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraijo 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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