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Frankey Family History

Frankey 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, Franey, Frankel, Franke, Frank, Franko, Sankey, France

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Where is the Frankey family from?

You can see how Frankey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frankey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Frankey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Frankey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frankey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frankey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frankey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frankey. 55% of Frankey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Frankey women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Frankey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankey 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Frankey. 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 115 military records available for the last name Frankey. For the veterans among your Frankey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Frankey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Frankey in 1971 was 70, and 56 in 2001.

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