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Failner Family History

Failner 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: Faille, Faler, Faulkner, Faller, Filler, Filer, Falkner, Bailer

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Where is the Failner family from?

You can see how Failner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Failner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Failner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Failner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Failner families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Failner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failner 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 Failner. 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 42 military records available for the last name Failner. For the veterans among your Failner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Failner lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Failner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Failner in 1997 was 72, and 34 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Failner 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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