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Fakkel Family History

Fakkel 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: Bakke, Fassel, Fasel, Fake, Markel, Finkel, Fickel, Dankel, Faniel

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What did your Fakkel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fakkel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Fakkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fakkel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Fakkel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fakkel. For the veterans among your Fakkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fakkel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Fakkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fakkel in 1966 was 74, and 79 in 2000.

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