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Frayne Family History

Frayne Surname Meaning

English and Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Frain.

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


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Where is the Frayne family from?

You can see how Frayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frayne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 69 Frayne families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Frayne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frayne families in 1911.
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What did your Frayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frayne. 64% of Frayne 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
    64%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Blacksmith
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Frayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frayne 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Frayne. 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 972 military records available for the last name Frayne. For the veterans among your Frayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frayne lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Frayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Frayne in 1949 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frayne 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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