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Falcus Family History

Falcus Surname Meaning

see Fawkes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Falcus family from?

You can see how Falcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falcus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Falcus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Falcus families living in Northumberland. This was about 78% of all the recorded Falcus's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Falcus families in 1891.
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What did your Falcus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Falcus. 20% of Falcus men worked as a Bricklayer and 76% of Falcus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falcus were Iron Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Lathe Hand Turner
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Iron Moulder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Falcus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falcus 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Falcus. 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 117 military records available for the last name Falcus. For the veterans among your Falcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falcus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Falcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Falcus in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 1998.

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