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Frankson Family History

Frankson Name Meaning

English: patronymic from Frank .

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


Similar surnames: Franks, Branson, Franken, Ranson, Franklin, Evanson, Rayson, Ronson

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Where is the Frankson family from?

You can see how Frankson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frankson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Frankson families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Frankson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frankson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frankson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frankson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas Meter Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frankson. 100% of Frankson men worked as a Gas Meter Maker and 100% of Frankson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gas Meter Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 768 immigration records available for the last name Frankson. 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 216 military records available for the last name Frankson. For the veterans among your Frankson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Frankson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Frankson in 1959 was 40, and 62 in 2004.

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