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Frants Family History

Frants 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, Frans, Franks, Frantz, Frank, Francis, Grant, Franko, Frangos

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Where is the Frants family from?

You can see how Frants families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frants family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frants families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Frants families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Frants's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frants families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frants surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frants ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frants. 38% of Frants men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Machinist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Frants. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frants 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Frants. 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 151 military records available for the last name Frants. For the veterans among your Frants ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frants lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Frants life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Frants in 1977 was 42, and 69 in 2000.

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