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Faulknier Family History

Faulknier 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: Faulkner, Falkner, Saulnier, Fournier, Faulhaber, Feulner, Fauquier

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Where is the Faulknier family from?

You can see how Faulknier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulknier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faulknier family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Faulknier's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Faulknier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulknier 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 Faulknier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faulknier. 100% of Faulknier 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%

What Faulknier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Faulknier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulknier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Faulknier. 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 20 military records available for the last name Faulknier. For the veterans among your Faulknier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulknier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Faulknier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Faulknier in 1972 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faulknier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faulknier 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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