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Francese Family History

Francese Surname Meaning

Italian: ethnic name for a Frenchman.

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


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Where is the Francese family from?

You can see how Francese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Francese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Francese families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Francese's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Francese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Francese 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 Francese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Francese. 38% of Francese men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Francese women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Francese were Barber and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Francese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Francese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francese 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Francese. 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 306 military records available for the last name Francese. For the veterans among your Francese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francese lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Francese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Francese in 1952 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Francese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Francese 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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