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Franciscus Family History

Franciscus Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Franziskus which is derived from the Latin personal name Franciscus (see Francis).

Compare Francisco. South African: from the Latin personal name Franciscus (see Francis).

This surname is rare in South Africa.

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


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Where is the Franciscus family from?

You can see how Franciscus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franciscus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Franciscus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Franciscus families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Franciscus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Franciscus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franciscus 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 Franciscus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franciscus. 32% of Franciscus men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Franciscus women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franciscus were Watchman and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Watchman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Franciscus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Franciscus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franciscus 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Franciscus. 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 391 military records available for the last name Franciscus. For the veterans among your Franciscus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franciscus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Franciscus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Franciscus in 1957 was 30, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franciscus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franciscus 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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