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Franti Family History

Franti 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: Franta, Fanti, Frantz, Frank, Francis, Grant, Franko, Ranta, Franco

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Where is the Franti family from?

You can see how Franti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Franti families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Franti's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Franti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Franti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franti. 50% of Franti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Franti women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Franti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franti 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Franti. 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 49 military records available for the last name Franti. For the veterans among your Franti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franti lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Franti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Franti in 1956 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

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