French Genealogy & History
French, as a last name, has two major origins. The first is perhaps more common, from the French word "fr�ne", meaning an area with ash trees, which was used as a locational surname. The second is rare but more straightforward, originating with the Middle English "frennsee/frenche", meaning someone from France or possibly someone who acted French. Either way, French family history begins with the enrolling of Simon le Frensch in Wiltshire's Hundred Rolls in 1273. French genealogy boasts several notable individuals, such as Confederate General Samuel French, Union General William French, and steam engine innovator Daniel French.
French Birth Records
| Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
| A Dale French | -- --, 1922 | October 20,1992 | NE |
| B Jack French | -- --, 1934 | October 24,2003 | TN |
| C Claire French | -- --, 1918 | March 14,2004 | IA |
| Dagmar French | -- --, 1902 | November ,1984 | IN |
French Death Records
| Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
| E Betty French | -- --, 1920 | February 3,2010 | Hillsboro,OR |
| F Douglas French | -- --, 1928 | May 22,2003 | Woodstock,VA |
| G Jeffrey French | -- --, 1954 | January 3,1988 | New York,NY |
| H Arlene French | -- --, 1925 | February 26,1989 | Syracuse,NY |
French Marriage Records
| Name | Spouse | Marriage Date | Location |
| Dennis French | Carol Kunard | October 10,1976 | Wake, NC |
| Lowell French | Mary Pjeiderer | March 20,1961 | Wake, NC |
| Samuel French | Gail Wenrich | May 14,1968 | Wake, NC |
| John French | Robin Wright | September 5,1992 | Wake, NC |
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