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Faulker Family History

Faulker 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: Faulkner, Fuller, Walker, Faler, Faller, Auker, Falkner, Fadler

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Where is the Faulker family from?

You can see how Faulker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faulker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Faulker families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Faulker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Faulker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulker 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 Faulker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faulker. 100% of Faulker men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Faulker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
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What Faulker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Faulker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulker 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Faulker. 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 276 military records available for the last name Faulker. For the veterans among your Faulker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Faulker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Faulker in 1962 was 56, and 52 in 2002.

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