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Failkner Family History

Failkner 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: Faulkner, Falkner, Folkner, Flickner, Felkner, Willner, Faille

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Where is the Failkner family from?

You can see how Failkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failkner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Failkner families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Failkner family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Failkner's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Failkner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Failkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failkner 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 Failkner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Failkner. For the veterans among your Failkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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