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Franceschi Family History

Franceschi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Francesco .

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


Similar surnames: Franceschini, Francesconi, Francesco, Fracassi, Franchi, Franzese

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Where is the Franceschi family from?

You can see how Franceschi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franceschi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Franceschi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Franceschi families living in California. This was about 24% of all the recorded Franceschi's in USA. California had the highest population of Franceschi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franceschi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Franceschi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Franceschi. 15% of Franceschi men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Franceschi women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Franceschi were Miner and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    15%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Franceschi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franceschi 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Franceschi. 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 589 military records available for the last name Franceschi. For the veterans among your Franceschi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franceschi lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Franceschi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Franceschi in 1950 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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