Frensley Family History

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Frensley Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of German Frenzle, Fränzle, a South German pet form of the personal name Franz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kressley, Fenley, Ensley, Yeisley, Frenzel, Reckley, Presley, Fendley

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Frensley Family Origin

Where is the Frensley family from?

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You can see how Frensley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frensley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frensley families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Frensley families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frensley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Frensley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frensley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Frensley Family Occupations

What did your Frensley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Frensley. 9% of Frensley men worked as a Salesman and 13% of Frensley women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frensley were Assistant and Teacher

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Assistant
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Frensley Historical Records

What Frensley family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frensley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frensley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 142 immigration records available for the last name Frensley. 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 Card

There are 278 military records available for the last name Frensley. For the veterans among your Frensley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Frensley Life Expectancy

What is the average Frensley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Frensley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Frensley in 1959 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frensley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frensley 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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