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Francey Name Meaning

unexplained. Perhaps a variant of Francis with loss of final -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: France, Frances, Franey, Francy, Francis, Franco, Franca, Franc

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Where is the Francey family from?

You can see how Francey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Francey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Francey families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Francey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Francey families in 1911.
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What did your Francey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Francey. 39% of Francey men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Francey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francey 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Francey. 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 358 military records available for the last name Francey. For the veterans among your Francey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Francey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Francey in 1963 was 85, and 67 in 2004.

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