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
Living On Own Means 52
General Labourer 43
Dress Maker 31
Scholar 30
Farmer 28
Domestic Servant 26
General Servant Domestic 26
Carpenter 25
Charwoman 17
Cook Domestic 17
Laundress Wash 17
Tailor 17
House Maid Domestic 16
Housemaid Domestic 16
Coal Miner Hewer 16
Cotton Weaver 13
Ordinary Agricultural Labourer 13
Agricultural Labourer 13
Laundress 12
Carman 11
Tailoress 11
Iron Moulder 11
Butcher 10
Dressmaker 10
Grocer 10

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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