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Faulkenstein Family History

Faulkenstein 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: Falkenstein, Gallenstein, Laubenstein, Fleckenstein, Wallenstein

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Where is the Faulkenstein family from?

You can see how Faulkenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulkenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faulkenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Faulkenstein families living in West Virginia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Faulkenstein's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Faulkenstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Faulkenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulkenstein 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Faulkenstein. 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 8 military records available for the last name Faulkenstein. For the veterans among your Faulkenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulkenstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Faulkenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Faulkenstein in 1969 was 98, and 37 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faulkenstein 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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