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Fackner Family History

Fackner 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: Fackler, Falkner, Lackner, Hacker, Packer, Hackney, Backer, Acker

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Where is the Fackner family from?

You can see how Fackner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fackner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fackner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Fackner families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fackner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fackner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fackner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fackner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fackner. 48% of Fackner men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Fackner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fackner were Proprietor and Laborer.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housekeeping
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Fackner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Fackner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fackner 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Fackner. 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 92 military records available for the last name Fackner. For the veterans among your Fackner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fackner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fackner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fackner in 1965 was 78, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fackner 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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