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Franda Family History

Franda 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: Franca, Randa, Granda, Branda, Aranda, Franza, Frana, Franta, Faranda

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Where is the Franda family from?

You can see how Franda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Franda families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Franda family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Franda's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Franda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Franda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franda. 34% of Franda men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Franda women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Franda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franda 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Franda. 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 17 military records available for the last name Franda. For the veterans among your Franda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Franda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Franda in 1964 was 67, and 96 in 2003.

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