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Fraim Family History

Fraim Surname Meaning

Altered form of Frame.

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


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Where is the Fraim family from?

You can see how Fraim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Fraim families living in Indiana. This was about 21% of all the recorded Fraim's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Fraim families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraim 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 Fraim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fraim. 24% of Fraim men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Fraim women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fraim were Salesman and None.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    58%
  • Laundress
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • None
    15%

What Fraim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fraim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraim 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Fraim. 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 753 military records available for the last name Fraim. For the veterans among your Fraim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraim lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fraim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fraim in 1951 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraim 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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