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Franby Family History

Franby 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: Franey, Granby, Francy, Frank, Franko, Franco, Franca, Franc, Raby

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Where is the Franby family from?

You can see how Franby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Franby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Franby family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Franby's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Franby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franby 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 35 census records available for the last name Franby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franby 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 Franby. 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 7 military records available for the last name Franby. For the veterans among your Franby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franby 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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