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Franzis Family History

Franzis 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: Francis, Frangos, Francia, Franze, Brandis, Frances, Franzen, Franza

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Where is the Franzis family from?

You can see how Franzis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franzis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Franzis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Franzis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Franzis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Franzis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franzis 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 161 census records available for the last name Franzis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franzis 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Franzis. 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 33 military records available for the last name Franzis. For the veterans among your Franzis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franzis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Franzis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Franzis in 1970 was 84, and 73 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franzis 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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