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Franzken Family History

Franzken 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: Franken, Franzen, Franzke, Franzman, Franze, Fratzke, Frandsen

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Where is the Franzken family from?

You can see how Franzken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franzken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Franzken family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Franzken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Franzken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franzken 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 19 census records available for the last name Franzken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franzken 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Franzken. 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 5 military records available for the last name Franzken. For the veterans among your Franzken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franzken lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1973, in the United States, Franzken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Franzken in 1957 was 65, and 78 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franzken 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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