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Franzo Family History

Franzo 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: Franko, Franco, Franze, Frano, Franza, Franz, Frank, Kranz, Frangos

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Where is the Franzo family from?

You can see how Franzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franzo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Franzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Franzo families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Franzo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Franzo families in 1920.
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What did your Franzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franzo. 53% of Franzo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Franzo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franzo were Helper and Packer. .

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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
    53%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Packer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Franzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franzo 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Franzo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Franzo. For the veterans among your Franzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franzo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Franzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Franzo in 1965 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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