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Faulkenberry Family History

Faulkenberry Surname Meaning

Probably also an Americanized form of German Falkenberg.

Americanized form of Dutch Falkenburg and of its variant Van Valkenburg.

Compare Fortenberry.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Faulkenberry family from?

You can see how Faulkenberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulkenberry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Faulkenberry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Faulkenberry families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faulkenberry's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Faulkenberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulkenberry 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 Faulkenberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faulkenberry. 28% of Faulkenberry men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Faulkenberry women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faulkenberry were Carpenter and Student Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Student Nurse
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Faulkenberry. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Faulkenberry. For the veterans among your Faulkenberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulkenberry lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Faulkenberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Faulkenberry in 1952 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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