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Franzman Family History

Franzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Franzmann Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Franzmann

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


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Where is the Franzman family from?

You can see how Franzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franzman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Franzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Franzman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Franzman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Franzman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franzman 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 Franzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franzman. 25% of Franzman men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Franzman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franzman were Waiter and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Waiter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Franzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Franzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franzman 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Franzman. 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 329 military records available for the last name Franzman. For the veterans among your Franzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franzman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Franzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Franzman in 1962 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franzman 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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