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Faldner Family History

Faldner 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: Feldner, Waldner, Falkner, Baldner, Calder, Alder, Halder, Lardner

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Where is the Faldner family from?

You can see how Faldner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faldner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Faldner families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Faldner families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faldner's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Faldner families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faldner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faldner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Faldner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faldner 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Faldner. 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 24 military records available for the last name Faldner. For the veterans among your Faldner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faldner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Faldner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Faldner in 1976 was 86, and 89 in 1984.

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