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Frayer Family History

Frayer Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Frère (see Frere). English: variant of Fryer (see Freer).

Americanized form of German Freyer or Freier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Frayer family from?

You can see how Frayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Frayer families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Frayer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frayer families in 1911.
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What did your Frayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frayer. 48% of Frayer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Student
    10%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Frayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frayer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Frayer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Frayer. For the veterans among your Frayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frayer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Frayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Frayer in 1953 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frayer 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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