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Franian Family History

Franian 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: Fabian, Franca, Franzman, Francia, Fralin, Frain, Franken, Franzen

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Where is the Franian family from?

You can see how Franian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Franian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Franian families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Franian's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Franian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Franian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franian 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Franian. 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 1 military records available for the last name Franian. For the veterans among your Franian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franian lifespan?

Average Franian life expectancy in 1974 was 30 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franian 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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