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Franzel Family History

Franzel Surname Meaning

South German (Fränzel): from a pet form of Franz.

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


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Where is the Franzel family from?

You can see how Franzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Franzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Franzel families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Franzel's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Franzel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franzel 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 Franzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franzel. 40% of Franzel men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Franzel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franzel were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Franzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Franzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franzel 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Franzel. 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 Franzel. For the veterans among your Franzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franzel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Franzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Franzel in 1960 was 65, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franzel 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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