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Franke Family History

Franke Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Frank . English: variant of Frank

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Frank, Francke, Franken, France, Franks, Frankl, Franko, Frankel

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Where is the Franke family from?

You can see how Franke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Franke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Franke family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Franke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Franke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Franke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franke. 18% of Franke men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Franke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franke were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Franke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franke 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Franke. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Franke. For the veterans among your Franke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franke lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Franke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Franke in 1943 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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