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Failnig Family History

Failnig Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Failing, Fang, Fail, Faille, Bailie, Fairlie, Fallis, Farleigh, Falin

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Where is the Failnig family from?

You can see how Failnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failnig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Failnig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Failnig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Failnig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Failnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failnig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Failnig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Failnig. For the veterans among your Failnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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