Franks Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Franks Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Franks family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 729
Agricultural Labourer 74
Labourer 47
General Labourer 37
Coal Miner 33
Domestic Servant 31
Dress Maker 31
Laundress 26
Carpenter 23
Annuitant 19
General Servant 19
Farm Labourer 17
Farm Servant Indoor 16
Lace Maker 15
Painter 14
Butcher 12
No Occupation 12
Tailor 12
General Servant Domestic 12
Charwoman 9
Shoe Maker 9
Baker 8
Lodging House Keeper 8
Servant 8
Farmers Son 8

Franks Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Franks 100% 27,809
2 Frankis 86% 650
3 Francks 86% 190
4 Fronks 83% 181
5 Frankes 86% 160

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The surname Franks is the most popular version of all its varients

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