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Francas Family History

Francas 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: Francis, Franca, Frances, Frangos, Franco, Franc, France, Francom

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Where is the Francas family from?

You can see how Francas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Francas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Francas family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Francas's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Francas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Francas 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 Francas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Francas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francas 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Francas. 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 Francas. For the veterans among your Francas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Francas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Francas in 1980 was 90, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Francas 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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