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Faulent Family History

Faulent 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: Balent, Valent, Tallent, Falen, Faubert, Laurent, Fallert, Fallen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Faulent ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Faulent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulent 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 Faulent. 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 13 military records available for the last name Faulent. For the veterans among your Faulent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulent lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Faulent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Faulent in 1976 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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