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Fraus Family History

Fraus 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: Draus, Fratus, Kraus, Fraas, Raus, Faus, Frans, Praus, Frank, Ras

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Where is the Fraus family from?

You can see how Fraus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fraus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Fraus families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fraus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraus 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 Fraus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fraus. 100% of Fraus men worked as a Machine 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

  • Machine Laborer
    100%

What Fraus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Fraus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraus 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Fraus. 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 95 military records available for the last name Fraus. For the veterans among your Fraus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Fraus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Fraus in 1965 was 81, and 51 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fraus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraus 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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