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Faltner Family History

Faltner 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: Falkner, Falter, Waltner, Feltner, Alter, Malter, Halter, Kastner

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Where is the Faltner family from?

You can see how Faltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faltner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Faltner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Faltner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Faltner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Faltner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faltner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Faltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faltner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Faltner. 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 89 military records available for the last name Faltner. For the veterans among your Faltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faltner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faltner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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