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Frencken Family History

Frencken 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, Francke, Renken, Frenkel, Bracken, France, Recker, Flecker

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Where is the Frencken family from?

You can see how Frencken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frencken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Frencken family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frencken's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Frencken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frencken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frencken ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Frencken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frencken 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Frencken. 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 7 military records available for the last name Frencken. For the veterans among your Frencken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frencken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Frencken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frencken in 1968 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

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