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Falke Name Meaning

German: variant of Falk .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Balke, Falk, Faske, Dalke, Walke, Bale, Taake, Halle, Fake, Cale

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Where is the Falke family from?

You can see how Falke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Falke families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Falke's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Falke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falke. 22% of Falke men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Falke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falke were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Falke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Falke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Falke. For the veterans among your Falke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Falke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Falke in 1958 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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