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Frayson Family History

Frayson 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: Franson, Rayson, Grayson, Branson, Rayon, Drayton, Ranson, Faison

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Where is the Frayson family from?

You can see how Frayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frayson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Frayson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Frayson family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Frayson's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Frayson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frayson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Frayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frayson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Frayson. 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 military records available for the last name Frayson. For the veterans among your Frayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frayson

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