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Frailley Family History

Frailley 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: Frailey, Faille, Fairley, Brailey, Filley, Frawley, Railey, Faidley

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Where is the Frailley family from?

You can see how Frailley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frailley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frailley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Frailley families living in Kentucky. This was about 86% of all the recorded Frailley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Frailley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frailley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Frailley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frailley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Frailley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Frailley. For the veterans among your Frailley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frailley lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Frailley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Frailley in 1984 was 42, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frailley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frailley 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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