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Faulkerson Family History

Faulkerson Surname 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: Fulkerson, Raulerson, Fullerton, Akerson, Alverson, Balderson

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Where is the Faulkerson family from?

You can see how Faulkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulkerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Faulkerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Faulkerson families living in Manitoba. This was about 65% of all the recorded Faulkerson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Faulkerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulkerson 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 Faulkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faulkerson. 32% of Faulkerson 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

What Faulkerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Faulkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulkerson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Faulkerson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Faulkerson. For the veterans among your Faulkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulkerson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Faulkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Faulkerson in 1968 was 92, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faulkerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faulkerson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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