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Franza Family History

Franza Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Francia.

Italian (Lombardy): from a derivative of the personal name Francesco (see Francis).

Italianized form of Slovenian Franca.

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


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Where is the Franza family from?

You can see how Franza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franza family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Franza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Franza family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Franza's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Franza families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franza 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 Franza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franza. 41% of Franza men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Franza women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franza were Driver and Factory 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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Factory Worker
    20%

What Franza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Franza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franza 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Franza. 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 276 military records available for the last name Franza. For the veterans among your Franza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Franza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Franza in 1964 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franza 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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