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Franich Family History

Franich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian Franić and Franjić: patronymic from the personal names Frano and Franjo, Croatian forms of Francis.

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


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Where is the Franich family from?

You can see how Franich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Franich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Franich families living in Alberta. This was about 43% of all the recorded Franich's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Franich families in 1911.
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What did your Franich ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cook was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Franich. 100% of Franich men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Franich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franich 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Franich. 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 221 military records available for the last name Franich. For the veterans among your Franich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Franich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Franich in 1954 was 68, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franich 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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