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Francke Family History

Francke Surname Meaning

Dutch Danish German and English: variant of Frank.

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


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Where is the Francke family from?

You can see how Francke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Francke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Francke families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Francke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Francke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Francke 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 Francke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Francke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Francke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francke 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 Francke. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Francke. For the veterans among your Francke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francke lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Francke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Francke in 1950 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Francke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Francke 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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