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Fackenthall Family History

Fackenthall 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: Benthall, Felsenthal, Laubenthal, Mackenthun, Mendenhall, Schoenthal

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Where is the Fackenthall family from?

You can see how Fackenthall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fackenthall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fackenthall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Fackenthall families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fackenthall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fackenthall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fackenthall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fackenthall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fackenthall. 20% of Fackenthall 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Fackenthall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fackenthall 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fackenthall. 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 127 military records available for the last name Fackenthall. For the veterans among your Fackenthall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fackenthall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fackenthall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fackenthall in 1965 was 71, and 95 in 2003.

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