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Definition: Literally meaning "Frenchman" or "one from France," Francois derives from the Old French "Franceis" and Late Latin name "Franciscus" meaning Frenchman. The French form of the surname FRANCIS.

Surname Origin: French

Alternate Surname Spellings: FRANCEIS, FRANCIES, FRANCIES, FRANCAIS, FRANCIS

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French Genealogy
Research your French family tree with the help of these genealogical societies, records, surname lists, archives and libraries, and French genealogy research guides.

FRANCOIS Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of FRANCOIS ancestors around the world.

FamilySearch - FRANCOIS Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the FRANCOIS surname.

FRANCOIS Surname & Family Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Francois surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - FRANCOIS Genealogy & Family Resources
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Cousin Connect - FRANCOIS Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname FRANCOIS, and sign up for free notification when new Francois queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - FRANCOIS Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name FRANCOIS.

MyCinnamonToast.com - FRANCOIS Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the FRANCOIS surname.

References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

 

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