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Falkenhayn Family History

Falkenhayn 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: Falkenhagen, Falkenberg, Falkenstein, Fackelman, Ackerman, Wakeham

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Where is the Falkenhayn family from?

You can see how Falkenhayn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkenhayn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Falkenhayn family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Falkenhayn's in USA. California had the highest population of Falkenhayn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkenhayn 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 19 census records available for the last name Falkenhayn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkenhayn 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Falkenhayn. 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 Falkenhayn. For the veterans among your Falkenhayn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkenhayn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Falkenhayn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Falkenhayn in 1977 was 79, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falkenhayn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falkenhayn 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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