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Fraverd Family History

Fraverd 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, Frager, Travers, Frater, Graver, Traver, Fravel, Bravard

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Where is the Fraverd family from?

You can see how Fraverd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraverd family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fraverd families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraverd's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fraverd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraverd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fraverd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Fraverd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraverd 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fraverd. 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 19 military records available for the last name Fraverd. For the veterans among your Fraverd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraverd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fraverd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fraverd in 1962 was 88, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraverd 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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