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Franzese Family History

Franzese Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Francese.

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


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Where is the Franzese family from?

You can see how Franzese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franzese family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Franzese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Franzese families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Franzese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Franzese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franzese 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 Franzese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franzese. 29% of Franzese men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Franzese women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franzese were Chauffeur and Floor Girl.

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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
    29%
  • Barber
    10%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Dressmaker
    27%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Floor Girl
    11%

What Franzese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Franzese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franzese 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Franzese. 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 512 military records available for the last name Franzese. For the veterans among your Franzese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franzese lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Franzese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Franzese in 1955 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franzese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franzese 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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