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Franer Family History

Franer 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: Fraser, Kraner, Frager, Frater, Graner, Franey, Craner, Fraker

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Where is the Franer family from?

You can see how Franer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Franer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 52 Franer families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Franer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Franer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franer 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 Franer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner Haulerbelow Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Franer. 100% of Franer men worked as a Coal Miner Haulerbelow Heavy Worker and 100% of Franer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Miner Haulerbelow Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Franer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Franer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Franer. 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 316 military records available for the last name Franer. For the veterans among your Franer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Franer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Franer in 1951 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franer 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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