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Frans Name Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: from the personal name Frans from Latin Franciscus (see Francis ).

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


Similar surnames: Frank, Franc, Frano, Frana, Franz, Crans, Krans, Brand, Frens, Franko

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Where is the Frans family from?

You can see how Frans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Frans families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frans's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Frans families in 1840.
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What did your Frans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frans. 21% of Frans men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Frans women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frans were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Frans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frans 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Frans. 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 763 military records available for the last name Frans. For the veterans among your Frans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frans lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Frans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frans in 1957 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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