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Fraye Family History

Fraye Surname Meaning

see Fray.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Fraye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraye family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fraye family living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraye's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Fraye families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Fraye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraye 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Fraye. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fraye. For the veterans among your Fraye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraye lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fraye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fraye in 1967 was 75, and 40 in 2004.

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