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Franksen Family History

Franksen 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: Franken, Frandsen, Fransen, Franssen, Frankson, Franklin, Franzen

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Where is the Franksen family from?

You can see how Franksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franksen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Franksen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Franksen families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Franksen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Franksen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franksen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Franksen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Franksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franksen 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Franksen. 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 94 military records available for the last name Franksen. For the veterans among your Franksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franksen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Franksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Franksen in 1963 was 64, and 82 in 2002.

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