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Franzke Family History

Franzke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Franz.

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


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Where is the Franzke family from?

You can see how Franzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franzke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Franzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Franzke families living in Iowa. This was about 65% of all the recorded Franzke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Franzke families in 1880.
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What did your Franzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franzke. 34% of Franzke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Franzke women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Franzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Franzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franzke 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Franzke. 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 597 military records available for the last name Franzke. For the veterans among your Franzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franzke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Franzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Franzke in 1963 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Franzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Franzke 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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