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Frenc Family History

Frenc 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: Franc, French, Frenz, Freni, Ferenc, Frens, Feng, Frank, Trent, Uren

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Where is the Frenc family from?

You can see how Frenc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frenc family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Frenc family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Frenc's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Frenc families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frenc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frenc ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Frenc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frenc 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Frenc. 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 13 military records available for the last name Frenc. For the veterans among your Frenc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frenc lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Frenc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Frenc in 1983 was 59, and 61 in 1999.

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