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Franzson Family History

Franzson 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: Franson, Frankson, Branson, Franzman, Ranson, Franzen, Frandsen

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Where is the Franzson family from?

You can see how Franzson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franzson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Franzson family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Franzson's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Franzson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franzson 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 Franzson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Franzson. 100% of Franzson men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Franzson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Franzson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franzson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Franzson. 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 63 military records available for the last name Franzson. For the veterans among your Franzson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franzson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Franzson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Franzson in 1964 was 66, and 95 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franzson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franzson 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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