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Francom Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): status name from the Anglo-Norman French feudal term franchomme ‘free man’ (see Free ) composed of the elements franc fraunc ‘free’ + homme ‘man’ (from Latin homo). The spelling has been altered as the result of folk etymological association with the common English placename endings -combe and -ham. See Frank

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


Similar surnames: Franco, Franc, Francis, France, Raco, Ranson, Franko, Frances, Ransom

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Where is the Francom family from?

You can see how Francom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Francom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Francom families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Francom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Francom families in 1911.
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What did your Francom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Francom. 62% of Francom men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Francom women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Francom were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    62%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Francom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francom 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Francom. 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 275 military records available for the last name Francom. For the veterans among your Francom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Francom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Francom in 1962 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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