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Frankford Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Frankfort .

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


Similar surnames: Frankfort, Franko, Fraker, Lankford, Sanford, Brafford, Rainsford

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Where is the Frankford family from?

You can see how Frankford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frankford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Frankford families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Frankford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frankford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frankford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frankford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frankford. 100% of Frankford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frankford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankford 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Frankford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 573 military records available for the last name Frankford. For the veterans among your Frankford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Frankford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Frankford in 1964 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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