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Franta Family History

Franta Name Meaning

Czech: from a short form of the personal name František Czech form of Francis .

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


Similar surnames: Frana, Franko, Franek, Frano, Franca, Franza, Frank, France, Franz

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Where is the Franta family from?

You can see how Franta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Franta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Franta families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Franta's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Franta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Franta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franta. 31% of Franta men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Franta women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franta were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Franta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franta 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Franta. 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 505 military records available for the last name Franta. For the veterans among your Franta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franta lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Franta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1944. The average life expectancy for Franta in 1944 was 100, and 72 in 2004.

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