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Frnklin Family History

Frnklin 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: Franklin, Fralin, Ficklin, Conklin, Dunklin, Franklyn, Hankin

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Where is the Frnklin family from?

You can see how Frnklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frnklin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Frnklin families living in Kansas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Frnklin's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Frnklin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Frnklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frnklin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Frnklin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Frnklin. For the veterans among your Frnklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frnklin lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Frnklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Frnklin in 1989 was 72, and 27 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frnklin 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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