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Francy Family History

Francy Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Francey which is perhaps a variant of Francis with loss of final -s.

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


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Where is the Francy family from?

You can see how Francy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Francy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Francy families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Francy's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Francy families in 1911.
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What did your Francy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Francy. 100% of Francy 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Francy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francy 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Francy. 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 393 military records available for the last name Francy. For the veterans among your Francy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Francy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Francy in 1962 was 81, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Francy 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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