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Framson Family History

Framson 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: Ramson, Bramson, Franson, Samson, Frampton, Branson, Ranson, Faison

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Where is the Framson family from?

You can see how Framson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Framson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Framson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 5 Framson families living in Connecticut. This was about 42% of all the recorded Framson's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Framson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Framson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Framson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Framson. 40% of Framson men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Manager
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Framson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Framson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Framson. 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 44 military records available for the last name Framson. For the veterans among your Framson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Framson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Framson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Framson in 1967 was 75, and 81 in 2000.

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