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Francken Family History

Francken 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: Franken, Francke, Bracken, France, Frances, Franzen, Frandsen

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Where is the Francken family from?

You can see how Francken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Francken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Francken families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Francken's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Francken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Francken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Francken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Francken. 100% of Francken men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Francken women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • House Work
    50%
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What Francken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Francken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francken 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Francken. 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 714 military records available for the last name Francken. For the veterans among your Francken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francken lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Francken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Francken in 1961 was 79, and 63 in 2003.

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