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Frankum Family History

Frankum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Francom.

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


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Where is the Frankum family from?

You can see how Frankum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frankum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Frankum families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frankum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frankum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frankum 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 Frankum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frankum. 36% of Frankum men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Frankum women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frankum were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Frankum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Frankum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankum 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Frankum. 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 560 military records available for the last name Frankum. For the veterans among your Frankum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankum lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Frankum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Frankum in 1949 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frankum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frankum 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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