| ![Show Contents]() Francken History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Netherlands
Early Origins of the Francken familyThe surname Francken was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Brabant, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Eindhoven, Helmund and Tilburg. Historically one province, it is now North and South, the north being a part of Holland. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Francken familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Francken research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1540, 1542, 1581, 1607, 1610, 1616, 1642, 1667 and 1825 are included under the topic Early Francken History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Francken Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Fracken, Vrecken, Francken, Vrechem, Vrachien, Vrancken, Frecken and many more. Early Notables of the Francken family- the family of well-known Flemish painters of the name that began with Hieronymus Francken (c.1540-1610) and his brother Frans Francken (c.1542-1616). Frans Francken the Younger (1581-1642) may have be...
| Francken migration to the United States | + |
Francken Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Arent Francken, who landed in New Netherland(s) in 1659 1
- Arent Francken, who arrived in New York, NY in 1659 1
Francken Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Andrew Henry Francken, who was recorded in New York in 1768
Francken Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Wilhelm Francken, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Elisha Denison" in 1849 2
- Maria Francken, aged 22, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Elisha Denison" in 1849 2
- Anna Francken, aged 2, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Elisha Denison" in 1849 2
- Anson Francken, aged 5, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Elisha Denison" in 1849 2
- Franz Francken, aged 36, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Elisha Denison" in 1849 2
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| Francken migration to Canada | + |
Francken Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Hermann Albrecht von Francken, a German mercenary in Canada in 1777
| Contemporary Notables of the name Francken (post 1700) | + |
- Ruth Francken (1924-2006), Czech-American sculptor, painter, and furniture designer
- Hans Francken, American director, known for his work on High-Rise (2015), Tadpole (2000) and Zot van Vlaanderen (2010
- Mannes Francken (1888-1948), Dutch football player
- Jacques Francken (1891-1949), Dutch male footballer
- Theo Francken (b. 1978), Belgian politician
- Frank Francken (b. 1964), Belgian former cyclist who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
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