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Frai Family History

Frai 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: Arai, Frain, Rai, Fray, Frei, Frail, Fraim, Fram, Ram, Frank

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Where is the Frai family from?

You can see how Frai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frai family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Frai families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Frai's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Frai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frai ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Frai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frai 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Frai. 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 81 military records available for the last name Frai. For the veterans among your Frai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frai lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Frai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Frai in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 1989.

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