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Frankovich Family History

Frankovich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Frankowicz, Croatian Franković, Slovenian and Slovak Frankovič: patronymic from the personal name Franko. Compare Frankovic.

Ukrainian (standard transliteration Frankovych): patronymic from the personal name Franko.

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


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Where is the Frankovich family from?

You can see how Frankovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankovich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Frankovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Frankovich families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Frankovich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frankovich families in 1911.
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What did your Frankovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frankovich. 36% of Frankovich men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Frankovich women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frankovich were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frankovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankovich 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Frankovich. 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 632 military records available for the last name Frankovich. For the veterans among your Frankovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankovich lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Frankovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frankovich in 1951 was 32, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frankovich 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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