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Franis Family History

Franis 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: Francis, Frans, Franks, Frank, Danis, Franko, Frangos, Rais, Manis

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Where is the Franis family from?

You can see how Franis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Franis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Franis family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Franis's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Franis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Franis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franis. 26% of Franis men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Franis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franis were Painter and Manager. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Franis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franis 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Franis. 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 87 military records available for the last name Franis. For the veterans among your Franis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franis lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Franis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Franis in 1994 was 77, and 60 in 2002.

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