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Falkin Family History

Falkin 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: Malkin, Falin, Salkin, Galkin, Fallin, Balkin, Zalkin, Calkin, Albin

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Where is the Falkin family from?

You can see how Falkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Falkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Falkin families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Falkin's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Falkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Falkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Falkin. 100% of Falkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Falkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkin 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Falkin. 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 79 military records available for the last name Falkin. For the veterans among your Falkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Falkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Falkin in 1965 was 79, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falkin 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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