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Frana Family History

Frana Name Meaning

Czech (Fráňa) and Slovak (Fraňa): from a short form of the personal name František from Latin Franciscus (see Francis ).

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


Similar surnames: Frano, Franta, Franc, Frans, Franz, Franca, Frank, Franko, Franza

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Where is the Frana family from?

You can see how Frana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frana family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Frana families living in Manitoba. This was about 39% of all the recorded Frana's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Frana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frana. 37% of Frana men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Frana women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frana were Manager and 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
    37%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frana 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Frana. 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 464 military records available for the last name Frana. For the veterans among your Frana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frana lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Frana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Frana in 1964 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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