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Fraune Family History

Fraune 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: Frayne, Frane, Braune, Frank, Fortune, Raine, Braun, Franc, Brauner

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Where is the Fraune family from?

You can see how Fraune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fraune family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fraune families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fraune families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Fraune's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fraune families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraune surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fraune ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fraune. 50% of Fraune men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fraune women worked as an Inspector. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Fraune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraune 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Fraune. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fraune. For the veterans among your Fraune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraune lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Fraune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fraune in 1974 was 73, and 58 in 2004.

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