This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Francer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Francer Family History

Francer 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: France, Frances, Francis, Fraser, Pranger, Fancher, Franco, Brander

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Francer family from?

You can see how Francer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Francer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Francer family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Francer's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Francer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Francer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Francer ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Francer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Francer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Francer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Francer

Passenger Lists

There are 140 immigration records available for the last name Francer. 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.

View all Francer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Francer. For the veterans among your Francer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Francer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Francer family history

Discover More

What is the average Francer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Francer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Francer in 1970 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Francer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Francer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Francer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial