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Franzinger Family History

Franzinger 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: Fatzinger, Fritzinger, Fringer, Groninger, Frisinger, Matzinger

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Where is the Franzinger family from?

You can see how Franzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franzinger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Franzinger families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Franzinger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Franzinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franzinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Franzinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Franzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franzinger 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 Franzinger. 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 27 military records available for the last name Franzinger. For the veterans among your Franzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franzinger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Franzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Franzinger in 1969 was 28, and 79 in 1998.

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