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Franson Family History

Franson Surname Meaning

Americanized form (and a very rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Fransson: patronymic from the personal name Frans.

Americanized form of Dutch, Flemish, Northern German, Danish, and Norwegian Fransen, a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Franson family from?

You can see how Franson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Franson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 38 Franson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Franson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Franson families in 1911.
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What did your Franson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Franson. 86% of Franson 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
    86%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Section Foreman
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Franson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Franson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Franson. For the veterans among your Franson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Franson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Franson in 1956 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franson 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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