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Franca Family History

Franca Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Franco. Portuguese (Brazil; França): habitational or ethnic name from França ‘France’.

Spanish and Catalan: from the female personal name Franca (compare 1 above) or perhaps interpreted as a habitational or ethnic name from França ‘France’ (compare 2 above).

Slovenian: from a hypocoristic derivative of the personal name Franc.

Compare Franza.

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


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Where is the Franca family from?

You can see how Franca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franca family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Franca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Franca families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Franca's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Franca families in 1891.
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What did your Franca ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Franca. 100% of Franca women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Franca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franca 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Franca. 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 204 military records available for the last name Franca. For the veterans among your Franca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franca lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Franca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Franca in 1967 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franca 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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