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Franchis Family History

Franchis Surname 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: Francis, Francois, Franchi, Francia, Frances, Franchina, Francies

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Where is the Franchis family from?

You can see how Franchis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franchis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Franchis family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Franchis's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Franchis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franchis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Franchis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Franchis. 100% of Franchis women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Franchis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Franchis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franchis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Franchis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Franchis. For the veterans among your Franchis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franchis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Franchis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Franchis in 1975 was 91, and 93 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franchis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franchis 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.

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