Origins of the Fraser surname
About the Frasers
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Interesting facts about Fraser
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Frasers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Frasers in 1921
Domestic Servant
1,345
Dressmaker
1,207
F S
1,144
Pauper
833
Housekeeper
744
Common male occupations for Frasers in 1921
Farmer
1,283
Farm Servant
1,258
Tailor
1,051
Mason
985
Shoemaker
833
