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Frana Family History

Frana Surname Meaning

Czech (Fráňa) and Slovak (Fraňa): from a short form of the personal name František.

This name originates from the Latin Franciscus.

For further context, refer to Francis.

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


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Where is the Frana family from?

You can see how Frana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frana family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Frana families living in Durham. This was about 52% of all the recorded Frana's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Frana families in 1891.
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What did your Frana ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frana. 100% of Frana 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 Frana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frana 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Frana. 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 464 military records available for the last name Frana. For the veterans among your Frana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frana lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Frana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Frana in 1964 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frana 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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