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Franell Family History

Franell 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: Frazell, Fennell, Fradella, Farnell, Brunell, Canell, Frangella

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Where is the Franell family from?

You can see how Franell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Franell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Franell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Franell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Franell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Franell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Franell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Franell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franell 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Franell. 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 44 military records available for the last name Franell. For the veterans among your Franell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Franell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Franell in 1965 was 59, and 70 in 1998.

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