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Fransworth Family History

Fransworth 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: Farnsworth, Hainsworth, Farnworth, Unsworth, Ainsworth, Coatsworth

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Where is the Fransworth family from?

You can see how Fransworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fransworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fransworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fransworth families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fransworth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fransworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fransworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fransworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fransworth. 50% of Fransworth men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Operator In Cader Mill
    50%
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What Fransworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Fransworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fransworth 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Fransworth. 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 115 military records available for the last name Fransworth. For the veterans among your Fransworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fransworth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Fransworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fransworth in 1966 was 86, and 56 in 1999.

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