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Frankl Name Meaning

German (rarely Fränkl) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a diminutive of Frank .

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


Similar surnames: Frankel, Frank, Franko, Franks, Franke, Franken, Fraenkel, Frenkel

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Where is the Frankl family from?

You can see how Frankl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Frankl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Frankl families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Frankl's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Frankl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frankl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frankl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frankl. 47% of Frankl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    47%
  • Domestic Duties
    24%
  • Domestic Service
    16%
  • Medical Student
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frankl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankl 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Frankl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Frankl. For the veterans among your Frankl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frankl lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Frankl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frankl in 1956 was 39, and 86 in 2003.

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