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Franklins Family History

Franklins 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: Franklin, Frankland, Rankins, Franklyn, Francis, Fralin, Franken

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Where is the Franklins family from?

You can see how Franklins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franklins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Franklins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Franklins families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Franklins's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Franklins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franklins 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 Franklins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franklins. 72% of Franklins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Franklins women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Machinest
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Franklins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Franklins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franklins 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Franklins. 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 22 military records available for the last name Franklins. For the veterans among your Franklins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franklins lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Franklins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Franklins in 1985 was 89, and 98 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franklins 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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