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Franse Family History

Franse 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: France, Franze, Fraise, Fransen, Frans, Franke, Frane, Frase, Frank

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Where is the Franse family from?

You can see how Franse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Franse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Franse families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Franse's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Franse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franse 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 Franse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franse. 29% of Franse men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Franse women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franse were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Typist
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Franse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Franse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franse 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Franse. 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 197 military records available for the last name Franse. For the veterans among your Franse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Franse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Franse in 1963 was 86, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franse 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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