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Faconer Family History

Faconer 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: Falconer, Fackler, Falkner, Facer, Lachner, Lackner, Wagoner, Falcone

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Where is the Faconer family from?

You can see how Faconer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faconer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Faconer families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Faconer family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Faconer's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Faconer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faconer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Faconer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faconer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Faconer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Faconer. For the veterans among your Faconer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faconer lifespan?

Average Faconer life expectancy in 1974 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faconer 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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