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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 1911 there were 30 Frankson families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Frankson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frankson families in 1911.
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What did your Frankson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frankson. 50% of Frankson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Frankson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankson 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Frankson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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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