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Fackelmann Family History

Fackelmann 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: Fackelman, Ackermann, Ackerman, Sackmann, Deckelman, Winkelmann

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Where is the Fackelmann family from?

You can see how Fackelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fackelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fackelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fackelmann families living in Ohio. This was about 91% of all the recorded Fackelmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fackelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fackelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fackelmann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fackelmann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Fackelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fackelmann 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Fackelmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Fackelmann. For the veterans among your Fackelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fackelmann lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Fackelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fackelmann in 1953 was 51, and 93 in 2003.

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