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Fachner Family History

Fachner 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: Lachner, Fechner, Bachner, Fahner, Achter, Fancher, Bacher, Buchner

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Where is the Fachner family from?

You can see how Fachner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fachner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fachner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Fachner families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Fachner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fachner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fachner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fachner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Section Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fachner. 50% of Fachner men worked as a Section Foreman. .

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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

  • Section Foreman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Fachner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fachner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fachner. 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 65 military records available for the last name Fachner. For the veterans among your Fachner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fachner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Fachner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fachner in 1966 was 76, and 80 in 2001.

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