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Faulkenberg Family History

Faulkenberg 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: Falkenberg, Faulkenberry, Kallenberg, Faulkner, Frankenberg

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Where is the Faulkenberg family from?

You can see how Faulkenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulkenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Faulkenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Faulkenberg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Faulkenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faulkenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulkenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faulkenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faulkenberg. 54% of Faulkenberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Faulkenberg women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    54%
  • Farm Work
    20%
  • Helper
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faulkenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulkenberg 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Faulkenberg. 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 93 military records available for the last name Faulkenberg. For the veterans among your Faulkenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulkenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Faulkenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Faulkenberg in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

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