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Falkenstin Family History

Falkenstin 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: Falkenstein, Gallenstein, Valentin, Wallenstein, Frankenstein

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Where is the Falkenstin family from?

You can see how Falkenstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkenstin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Falkenstin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Falkenstin family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Falkenstin's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Falkenstin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Falkenstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkenstin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Falkenstin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Falkenstin. For the veterans among your Falkenstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkenstin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falkenstin 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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