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Fraset Family History

Fraset 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: Fraser, Frase, Rase, Frager, Rast, Frater, Frasca, Frame, Fasel

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Where is the Fraset family from?

You can see how Fraset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraset family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Fraset families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Fraset families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Fraset's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fraset families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Fraset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraset 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Fraset. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fraset. For the veterans among your Fraset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraset lifespan?

Average Fraset life expectancy in 1994 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraset 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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