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Frasch Family History

Frasch Name Meaning

South German:: nickname for a courageous steadfast person from Middle High German vrast ‘courage’. variant of Fraasch (see Fraas ).

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


Similar surnames: Rasch, Frosch, Frisch, Flasch, Rausch, Flach, Masch, Fersch, Raisch

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Where is the Frasch family from?

You can see how Frasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frasch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frasch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Frasch families living in Manitoba. This was about 25% of all the recorded Frasch's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Frasch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frasch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frasch. 100% of Frasch 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Frasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frasch 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Frasch. 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 Frasch. For the veterans among your Frasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frasch lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Frasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Frasch in 1954 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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