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Frankner Family History

Frankner 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: Falkner, Franken, Brantner, Fraker, Frankie, Frankel, Branner

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Where is the Frankner family from?

You can see how Frankner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Frankner families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Frankner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Frankner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Frankner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frankner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Frankner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankner 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Frankner. 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 13 military records available for the last name Frankner. For the veterans among your Frankner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frankner 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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