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Falgner Family History

Falgner 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: Falkner, Alger, Langner, Feldner, Faler, Faulkner, Faller, Wagner

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Where is the Falgner family from?

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

What did your Falgner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Falgner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falgner 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 Falgner. 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 49 military records available for the last name Falgner. For the veterans among your Falgner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falgner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Falgner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Falgner in 1966 was 79, and 69 in 2003.

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