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Francks Family History

Francks Name Meaning

see Franks .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Francis, Frances, Francke, Franck, Franks, Frank, Franko, Frangos

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Where is the Francks family from?

You can see how Francks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Francks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 65 Francks families living in North Carolina. This was about 74% of all the recorded Francks's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Francks families in 1880.
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What did your Francks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Francks. 25% of Francks men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Francks women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Francks were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Francks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francks 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Francks. 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 277 military records available for the last name Francks. For the veterans among your Francks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francks lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Francks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Francks in 1961 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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