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Franchois Family History

Franchois 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: Francois, Francis, Franchi, Frangos, Franco, Lefrancois, Francom

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Where is the Franchois family from?

You can see how Franchois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franchois family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Franchois families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Franchois families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Franchois's in USA. New York had the highest population of Franchois families in 1880.
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What did your Franchois ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Franchois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franchois 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Franchois. 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 12 military records available for the last name Franchois. For the veterans among your Franchois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franchois lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Franchois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Franchois in 1967 was 85, and 74 in 1992.

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