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Fran Family History

Fran Surname Meaning

Croatian: from a short form of local equivalents of the Latin personal name Franciscus (see Francis).

Spanish: probably an altered form of Catalan Franc.

Hispanic (mainly Philippines): from a short form of the Spanish personal name Franco or Francisco.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fran family from?

You can see how Fran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fran families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Fran families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Fran's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fran families in 1911.
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What did your Fran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fran. 19% of Fran men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Fran women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fran were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fran 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fran. 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 431 military records available for the last name Fran. For the veterans among your Fran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fran lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Fran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fran in 1977 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fran 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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