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Faulner Family History

Faulner 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: Faulkner, Feulner, Fuller, Faler, Faller, Zauner, Falkner, Fadler

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Where is the Faulner family from?

You can see how Faulner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Faulner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Faulner families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Faulner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Faulner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Faulner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faulner. 50% of Faulner men worked as an Operator and 50% of Faulner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faulner were Auto Mechanic and Secretary. .

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Auto Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Faulner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulner 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Faulner. 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 36 military records available for the last name Faulner. For the veterans among your Faulner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Faulner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Faulner in 1981 was 51, and 84 in 2001.

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