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Frandsen Name Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Frands from German Franz Latin Franciscus (see Francis ). This surname is rare in Norway.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fransen, Frantzen, Franzen, France, Branden, Franssen, Jansen

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Where is the Frandsen family from?

You can see how Frandsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frandsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Frandsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 37 Frandsen families living in Utah. This was about 66% of all the recorded Frandsen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Frandsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frandsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frandsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frandsen. 22% of Frandsen men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Frandsen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frandsen were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Frandsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frandsen 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Frandsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Frandsen. For the veterans among your Frandsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frandsen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Frandsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Frandsen in 1954 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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