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Fakelen Family History

Fakelen Name 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: Akeley, Wakeley, Falen, Fallen, Fadeley, Wakelin, Fakler, Allen

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Where is the Fakelen family from?

You can see how Fakelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fakelen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Fakelen families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Fakelen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fakelen families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fakelen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Fakelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fakelen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fakelen. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fakelen. For the veterans among your Fakelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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