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Franzer Family History

Franzer 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: Franze, Franzen, Frazer, Franzel, Fraizer, Fraser, Tanzer, Pranger

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Where is the Franzer family from?

You can see how Franzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Franzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Franzer families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Franzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Franzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Franzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franzer. 27% of Franzer men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Franzer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franzer were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
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What Franzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Franzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franzer 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Franzer. 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 145 military records available for the last name Franzer. For the veterans among your Franzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Franzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Franzer in 1965 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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