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Franbley Family History

Franbley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Frable, Brantley, Franey, Frawley, Frensley, Brandley, Frankle

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Where is the Franbley family from?

You can see how Franbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franbley family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Franbley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Franbley families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Franbley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Franbley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franbley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Franbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franbley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Franbley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Franbley. For the veterans among your Franbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franbley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franbley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franbley

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