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Frensley Family History

Frensley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Frenzle Fränzle a South German pet form of the personal name Franz.

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


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Where is the Frensley family from?

You can see how Frensley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frensley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frensley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Frensley families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Frensley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Frensley families in 1891.
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What did your Frensley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frensley. 25% of Frensley men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Frensley women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frensley were Assistant and Seamstress.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Assistant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Frensley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frensley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frensley 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Frensley. 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 278 military records available for the last name Frensley. For the veterans among your Frensley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frensley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Frensley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Frensley in 1959 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

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