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Fraiser Family History

Fraiser Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Fraser.

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


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Where is the Fraiser family from?

You can see how Fraiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Fraiser families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fraiser's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fraiser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraiser 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 Fraiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fraiser. 32% of Fraiser men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Fraiser women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fraiser were Salesman and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

What Fraiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fraiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraiser 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Fraiser. 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 601 military records available for the last name Fraiser. For the veterans among your Fraiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraiser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fraiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fraiser in 1961 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraiser 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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