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Fraytag Family History

Fraytag 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: Freytag, Freitag, Franta, Arata, Ranta, Araya, Franca, Rayman

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Where is the Fraytag family from?

You can see how Fraytag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraytag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fraytag families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Fraytag families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraytag's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fraytag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraytag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fraytag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Fraytag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraytag 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fraytag. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fraytag. For the veterans among your Fraytag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraytag lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Fraytag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fraytag in 1975 was 46, and 88 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fraytag 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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