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Frayling Family History

Frayling Name Meaning

possibly a nickname from Middle English frele ‘frail fragile unstable’ + the suffix -ling seen in the analogous weakling which is not on record before 1526. The persistent diphthong rules out its being a variant of Freeland .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Fryling, Ayling, Frieling, Fruhling, Fralin, Rawling, Krahling

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Where is the Frayling family from?

You can see how Frayling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frayling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Frayling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Frayling family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frayling's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Frayling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frayling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frayling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frayling. 34% of Frayling men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Frayling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frayling were Colliery Hewer Below and Governess. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Colliery Hewer Below
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Governess
    5%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frayling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frayling 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Frayling. 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 162 military records available for the last name Frayling. For the veterans among your Frayling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frayling lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Frayling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Frayling in 1968 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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