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Falcer Family History

Falcer Surname 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: Faler, Faller, Facer, Falter, Balcer, Palmer, Alger, Waller, Galler

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Where is the Falcer family from?

You can see how Falcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falcer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Falcer families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Falcer families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Falcer's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Falcer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falcer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Falcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falcer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Falcer. 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 military records available for the last name Falcer. For the veterans among your Falcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falcer lifespan?

Average Falcer life expectancy in 1969 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falcer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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