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Frandson Family History

Frandson 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: Frandsen, Franson, Frankson, Brandon, Branson, Grandison, Ranson

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Where is the Frandson family from?

You can see how Frandson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frandson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frandson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Frandson families living in Nebraska. This was about 30% of all the recorded Frandson's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Frandson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frandson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frandson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frandson. 39% of Frandson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Frandson women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    39%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frandson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frandson 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Frandson. 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 81 military records available for the last name Frandson. For the veterans among your Frandson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frandson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Frandson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Frandson in 1968 was 91, and 75 in 2002.

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