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Faughner Family History

Faughner 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: Laughner, Faulkner, Laughter, Naugher, Flaugher, Faughnan, Haughney

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Where is the Faughner family from?

You can see how Faughner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faughner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faughner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Faughner family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faughner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Faughner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Faughner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faughner 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Faughner. 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 72 military records available for the last name Faughner. For the veterans among your Faughner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faughner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Faughner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Faughner in 1965 was 58, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faughner 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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