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Faulknor Family History

Faulknor 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, Falkner, Faulks, Feulner, Faulconer, Paulino, Failor, Falor

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Where is the Faulknor family from?

You can see how Faulknor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulknor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Faulknor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Faulknor families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Faulknor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Faulknor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulknor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faulknor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faulknor. 44% of Faulknor men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Owner
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Faulknor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulknor 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Faulknor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 243 military records available for the last name Faulknor. For the veterans among your Faulknor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulknor lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Faulknor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Faulknor in 1945 was 30, and 85 in 2004.

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