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Franques Family History

Franques 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: Frances, Franqui, Francies, Francis, Frangos, France, Marques

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Where is the Franques family from?

You can see how Franques families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franques family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Franques families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Franques family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Franques's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Franques families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Franques. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franques 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Franques. 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 45 military records available for the last name Franques. For the veterans among your Franques ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franques lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Franques life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Franques in 1967 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franques 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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