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Frankes Family History

Frankes 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: Franken, Frances, Frankel, Frakes, Franke, Franks, Frank, Francis

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Where is the Frankes family from?

You can see how Frankes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frankes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Frankes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Frankes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Frankes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frankes 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 Frankes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Button Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frankes. 35% of Frankes men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Frankes women worked as a Button Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frankes were Shipping Clerk and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Shipping Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Button Maker
    28%
  • Secretary
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Cook
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frankes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankes 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Frankes. 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 203 military records available for the last name Frankes. For the veterans among your Frankes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Frankes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Frankes in 1963 was 67, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frankes 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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