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Francen Family History

Francen 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: France, Franken, Frances, Franzen, Fransen, Francis, Franco, Franca

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Where is the Francen family from?

You can see how Francen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Francen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Francen families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Francen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Francen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Francen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Francen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Francen. 38% of Francen men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Francen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Francen were Painter and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Francen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Francen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francen 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Francen. 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 106 military records available for the last name Francen. For the veterans among your Francen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Francen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Francen in 1959 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Francen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Francen 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.

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