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Falkenar Family History

Falkenar 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: Falkner, Falkenberg, Walker, Faler, Faulkner, Faller, Felker, Falter

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Where is the Falkenar family from?

You can see how Falkenar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkenar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Falkenar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Falkenar families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Falkenar's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Falkenar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkenar 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 5 census records available for the last name Falkenar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkenar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Falkenar. 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 military records available for the last name Falkenar. For the veterans among your Falkenar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkenar lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falkenar

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