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Frane Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Frain .

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


Similar surnames: Frayne, Franey, Crane, Drane, Fane, Bane, Hane, Rans, Fraze, Krane

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Where is the Frane family from?

You can see how Frane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Frane families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Frane's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frane families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frane. 19% of Frane men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Frane women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frane were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Frane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frane 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Frane. 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 851 military records available for the last name Frane. For the veterans among your Frane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frane lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Frane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Frane in 1961 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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