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Falchoner Family History

Falchoner 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: Falconer, Falcone, Faulconer, Falcione, Falcon, Fancher, Fulcher

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Where is the Falchoner family from?

You can see how Falchoner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falchoner family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Falchoner families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Falchoner families living in Angus. This was about 36% of all the recorded Falchoner's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Falchoner families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falchoner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Falchoner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falchoner 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 immigration records available for the last name Falchoner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Falchoner. For the veterans among your Falchoner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falchoner 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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