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Frence Family History

Frence 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, Ference, French, Bence, Trench, Franco, Franca, Franc

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Where is the Frence family from?

You can see how Frence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frence families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Frence families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Frence's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Frence families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frence 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 Frence ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frence. 100% of Frence women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frence 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Frence. 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 336 military records available for the last name Frence. For the veterans among your Frence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frence lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Frence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Frence in 1953 was 58, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frence 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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