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Franey Name Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived by an ash grove, from a collective form of Frain. Possibly an Americanized spelling of French Frênay, Fresnay, cognate with 1.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Graney, Frane, Rasey, Rabey, Fraley, Frazee, Franek, Brandy, Draney

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Franey Family Origin

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Franey Family Occupations

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  • Coal Miner

    9%

  • Dock Labourer

    9%

  • Joiner

    9%

  • Agricultural Labourer

    4%

In 1881, the most common Franey occupation in the UK was Coal Miner. 9% of Franey's were Coal Miners. A less common occupation for the Franey family was Agricultural Labourer. Coal Miner, Dock Labourer and Joiner were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Franey.

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Franey Historical Records

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Franey Life Expectancy

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