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Fraquair Family History

Fraquair 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: Franqui, Francis, Franklin, Fraser, Fair, Franca, Quail, Brauner

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Where is the Fraquair family from?

You can see how Fraquair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraquair family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Fraquair families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Fraquair families living in Selkirkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fraquair's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Fraquair families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraquair 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 58 census records available for the last name Fraquair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraquair 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fraquair. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fraquair. For the veterans among your Fraquair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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