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Frandsen Family History

Frandsen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Frands from German Franz Latin Franciscus (see Francis).

This surname is rare in Norway.

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


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Where is the Frandsen family from?

You can see how Frandsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frandsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Frandsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Frandsen families living in Sussex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Frandsen's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Frandsen families in 1891.
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What did your Frandsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frandsen. 100% of Frandsen 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Frandsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frandsen 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Frandsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Frandsen. For the veterans among your Frandsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frandsen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Frandsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Frandsen in 1954 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frandsen 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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