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Facknitz Family History

Facknitz 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: Kanitz, Jacobitz, Panitz, Falkowitz, Duckwitz, Tackitt, Schnitz

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Where is the Facknitz family from?

You can see how Facknitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Facknitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Facknitz family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Facknitz's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Facknitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Facknitz 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 43 census records available for the last name Facknitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Facknitz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Facknitz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Facknitz. For the veterans among your Facknitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Facknitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Facknitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Facknitz in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Facknitz 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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