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Framnes Family History

Framnes 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: Raines, Frame, Frances, Franey, Krammes, Farnes, Raynes, Franek

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Where is the Framnes family from?

You can see how Framnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Framnes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Framnes families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Framnes's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Framnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Framnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Framnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Framnes. 100% of Framnes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Framnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Framnes 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Framnes. 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 19 military records available for the last name Framnes. For the veterans among your Framnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Framnes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Framnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Framnes in 1965 was 59, and 91 in 2003.

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