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Franki Family History

Franki 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: Frank, Franko, Frankie, Frankl, Franke, Franks, Rank, Francis

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Where is the Franki family from?

You can see how Franki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Franki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Franki families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Franki's in USA. New York had the highest population of Franki families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franki 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 Franki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Franki. 40% of Franki men worked as a Longshoreman.

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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

  • Longshoreman
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Franki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Franki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franki 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Franki. 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 69 military records available for the last name Franki. For the veterans among your Franki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franki lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Franki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Franki in 1960 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franki 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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