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Fakan Family History

Fakan 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: Fagan, Dakan, Fan, Kan, Kazan, Madan, Gahan, Faas, Balan, Fabian

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Where is the Fakan family from?

You can see how Fakan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fakan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fakan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fakan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fakan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fakan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fakan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fakan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Fakan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fakan 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Fakan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fakan. For the veterans among your Fakan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fakan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Fakan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fakan in 1974 was 62, and 99 in 2002.

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