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Folckner Family History

Folckner 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: Folkner, Falkner, Fockler, Goeckner, Falconer, Folker, Forkner

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Where is the Folckner family from?

You can see how Folckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folckner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Folckner family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Folckner's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Folckner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Folckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folckner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Folckner. 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 2 military records available for the last name Folckner. For the veterans among your Folckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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