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Fraine Family History

Fraine Surname Meaning

see Frain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fraine family from?

You can see how Fraine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Fraine families living in British Columbia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Fraine's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Fraine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraine 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 Fraine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fraine. 28% of Fraine men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Fraine women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fraine were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • File Clerk
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fraine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraine 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Fraine. 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 378 military records available for the last name Fraine. For the veterans among your Fraine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Fraine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fraine in 1964 was 81, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraine 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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