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Failinger Family History

Failinger 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: Salinger, Fillinger, Frisinger, Garlinger, Fatzinger, Aslinger

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Where is the Failinger family from?

You can see how Failinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Failinger family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Failinger's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Failinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Failinger 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 Failinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Failinger. 100% of Failinger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Failinger women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Failinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Failinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failinger 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 Failinger. 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 25 military records available for the last name Failinger. For the veterans among your Failinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Failinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Failinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Failinger in 1965 was 87, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Failinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Failinger 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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