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Franke Family History

Franke Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Frank. English: variant of Frank

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


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Where is the Franke family from?

You can see how Franke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Franke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 45 Franke families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Franke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Franke families in 1891.
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What did your Franke ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Furrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Franke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Franke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franke 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Franke. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Franke. For the veterans among your Franke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franke lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Franke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Franke in 1943 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franke 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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