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Francka Family History

Francka 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: Franca, Francia, Francke, Franck, Frank, Francis, Franko, Franco

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Where is the Francka family from?

You can see how Francka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Francka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Francka families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Francka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Francka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Francka 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 Francka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Francka. 64% of Francka men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Francka women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Francka were Laborer and Grocery Store.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Printer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Grocery Store
    50%

What Francka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Francka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francka 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Francka. 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 44 military records available for the last name Francka. For the veterans among your Francka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Francka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Francka in 1964 was 71, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Francka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Francka 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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