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Frankley Family History

Frankley Surname Meaning

from Frankley (Worcs) which is recorded as Franchelie in 1086 and Frankeleg in 121. The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Franca + lēah ‘open woodland’.

probably also a variant of Franklin with loss of final -n.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Frankley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frankley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Frankley family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frankley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Frankley families in 1891.
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What did your Frankley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frankley. 100% of Frankley men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Frankley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankley 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Frankley. 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 50 military records available for the last name Frankley. For the veterans among your Frankley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Frankley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Frankley in 1967 was 74, and 93 in 1995.

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