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Fraden Family History

Fraden Name 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: Braden, Faden, Raden, Fradin, Graden, Fraser, Raven, Rader, Graven

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Where is the Fraden family from?

You can see how Fraden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fraden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Fraden family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraden's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Fraden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fraden ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fraden ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Fraden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraden 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Fraden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Fraden. For the veterans among your Fraden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Fraden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fraden in 1966 was 72, and 74 in 1997.

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