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Faulkn Family History

Faulkn 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: Faulks, Faulk, Falk, Faulkner, Faul, Falin, Paulin, Faulds, Fallon

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Where is the Faulkn family from?

You can see how Faulkn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulkn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Faulkn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Faulkn families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Faulkn's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Faulkn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulkn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Faulkn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulkn 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 Faulkn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Faulkn. For the veterans among your Faulkn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulkn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Faulkn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Faulkn in 1974 was 74, and 81 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faulkn 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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