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Frantz Family History

Frantz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Franz and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

This form of the surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace and Lorraine).

Americanized or Germanized form of Polish, Czech, or Slovak Franc.

2 Slovenian or Croatian Franc.

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


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Where is the Frantz family from?

You can see how Frantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frantz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Frantz families living in Ontario. This was about 26% of all the recorded Frantz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frantz families in 1911.
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What did your Frantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Frantz. 100% of Frantz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Frantz women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Frantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frantz 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 Frantz. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Frantz. For the veterans among your Frantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frantz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Frantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frantz in 1944 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

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