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Faulkins Family History

Faulkins 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: Caulkins, Filkins, Faulks, Alkins, Mulkins, Calkins, Folkins

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Where is the Faulkins family from?

You can see how Faulkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Faulkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Faulkins families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Faulkins's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Faulkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faulkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faulkins. 100% of Faulkins men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Faulkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulkins 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Faulkins. 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 30 military records available for the last name Faulkins. For the veterans among your Faulkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulkins lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Faulkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Faulkins in 1961 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

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