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Fakler Name Meaning

German: variant of Fackler .

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


Similar surnames: Fadler, Gayler, Fackler, Faler, Fogler, Casler, Fesler, Fidler, Haker

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Where is the Fakler family from?

You can see how Fakler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fakler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fakler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fakler family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Fakler's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fakler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fakler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fakler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fakler. 35% of Fakler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fakler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fakler were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    35%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fakler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fakler 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Fakler. 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 265 military records available for the last name Fakler. For the veterans among your Fakler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fakler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fakler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fakler in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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