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Frayne Name Meaning

English and Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Frain .

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


Similar surnames: Frane, Rayne, Crayne, Hayne, Bayne, Faye, Faine, Draine, Bryne, Mayne

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Where is the Frayne family from?

You can see how Frayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frayne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 17 Frayne families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Frayne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frayne families in 1880.
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What did your Frayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frayne. 16% of Frayne men worked as a Farm Laborer and 24% of Frayne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frayne were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Saleswoman
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Frayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frayne 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Frayne. 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 972 military records available for the last name Frayne. For the veterans among your Frayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frayne lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Frayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Frayne in 1949 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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