Frano Family History

Frano Surname Meaning

Slovak (Fraňo): from the personal name Fraňo, a short form of František from Latin Franciscus (see Francis).

Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Franciszek from Latin Franciscus (see Francis).

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

Similar surnames: Franko, Franc, Franz, Frana, Frank, Franco, Frans, Forino, Arno, Oran

6,000 record(s) for Frano

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
522	Military Records
527	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
345	Member Trees

Where is the Frano family from?

You can see how Frano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Frano families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Frano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frano families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frano. 65% of Frano men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Frano women worked as a New worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frano were Truck driver and Maid.

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

65%

Stone cutter

12%

Salesman

12%

Truck driver

12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

New worker

34%

Clerk

34%

Maid

34%

What Frano family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Frano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frano census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 527 immigration records available for the last name Frano. 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.

Military Records

There are 522 military records available for the last name Frano. For the veterans among your Frano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Frano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Frano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frano in 1962 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frano ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.