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Facklam Family History

Facklam Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from the name of several places in eastern Germany for example in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Facklam family from?

You can see how Facklam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Facklam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Facklam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Facklam families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Facklam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Facklam families in 1891.
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What did your Facklam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Facklam. 70% of Facklam men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%

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Passenger Lists

There are 227 immigration records available for the last name Facklam. 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 208 military records available for the last name Facklam. For the veterans among your Facklam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Facklam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Facklam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Facklam in 1964 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

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