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Francom Family History

Francom Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): status name from the Anglo-Norman French feudal term franchomme ‘free man’ (see Free) composed of the elements franc fraunc ‘free’ + homme ‘man’ (from Latin homo).

The spelling has been altered as the result of folk etymological association with the common English placename endings -combe and -ham.

See Frank

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


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Where is the Francom family from?

You can see how Francom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Francom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Francom families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Francom's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Francom families in 1891.
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What did your Francom ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Shipyard Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Francom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Francom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francom 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Francom. 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 275 military records available for the last name Francom. For the veterans among your Francom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Francom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Francom in 1962 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Francom 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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