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Franze Family History

Franze Surname Meaning

Italian (Franzè): from a shortened and altered form of francese ‘French’. German: variant of Franzen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Franze family from?

You can see how Franze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franze family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Franze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Franze families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Franze's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Franze families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franze 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 Franze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franze. 26% of Franze men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Franze women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franze were Operator and Servant.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Plumber
    9%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Servant
    20%

What Franze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Franze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franze 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 Franze. 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 534 military records available for the last name Franze. For the veterans among your Franze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franze lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Franze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Franze in 1949 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franze 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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