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Franziskus Family History

Franziskus 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: Franciscus, Francis, Frachiseur, Francisco, Franzke, Franzblau

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Where is the Franziskus family from?

You can see how Franziskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franziskus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Franziskus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Franziskus families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Franziskus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Franziskus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franziskus 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 30 census records available for the last name Franziskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franziskus 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Franziskus. 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 22 military records available for the last name Franziskus. For the veterans among your Franziskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franziskus lifespan?

Average Franziskus life expectancy in 1973 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franziskus 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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