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Frales Family History

Frales 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: Fales, Frakes, Fraley, Frates, Sales, Fries, Fraser, Scales, Faler

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Where is the Frales family from?

You can see how Frales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frales family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Frales families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Frales families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frales's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frales families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frales 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 87 census records available for the last name Frales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frales 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Frales. 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 Frales. For the veterans among your Frales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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