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Franchi Family History

Franchi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Franco.

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


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Where is the Franchi family from?

You can see how Franchi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franchi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Franchi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Franchi families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Franchi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Franchi families in 1891.
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What did your Franchi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fish Fryer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Franchi. 25% of Franchi men worked as a Fish Fryer and 90% of Franchi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franchi were French Polisher and Shop Keeper.

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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

  • Fish Fryer
    25%
  • Motor Driver
    25%
  • Cafe Proprietor
    25%
  • French Polisher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Shop Keeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Franchi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franchi 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Franchi. 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 911 military records available for the last name Franchi. For the veterans among your Franchi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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