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Franzak Family History

Franzak Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Franza, Franczak, Frank, Franca, Franzman, Franze, Franzen, Franek

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Where is the Franzak family from?

You can see how Franzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franzak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Franzak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Franzak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Franzak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Franzak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franzak 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 Franzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Franzak. 50% of Franzak men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Franzak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Franzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franzak 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Franzak. 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 145 military records available for the last name Franzak. For the veterans among your Franzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franzak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Franzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Franzak in 1966 was 69, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franzak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franzak 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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