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Francklin Family History

Francklin Surname Meaning

see Franklin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Francklin family from?

You can see how Francklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Francklin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Francklin families living in Kent. This was about 51% of all the recorded Francklin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Francklin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Francklin 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 Francklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Francklin. 100% of Francklin men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Francklin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Francklin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Francklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francklin 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Francklin. 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 191 military records available for the last name Francklin. For the veterans among your Francklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francklin lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Francklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Francklin in 1993 was 35, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Francklin 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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