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Franche Family History

Franche 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: France, Branche, Francke, Franchi, Francis, Fancher, Franco, Franca

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Where is the Franche family from?

You can see how Franche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Franche families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 11 Franche families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Franche's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Franche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Franche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Franche. 100% of Franche men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Franche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franche 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Franche. 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 270 military records available for the last name Franche. For the veterans among your Franche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franche lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Franche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Franche in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 1993.

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