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Falkler Family History

Falkler 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: Fackler, Faller, Falkner, Fakler, Waller, Galler, Fuller, Walker

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Where is the Falkler family from?

You can see how Falkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Falkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Falkler family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 33% of all the recorded Falkler's in USA. Iowa Territory and 2 other states had the highest population of Falkler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkler 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 Falkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falkler. 34% of Falkler men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Welder
    34%

What Falkler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Falkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Falkler. 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 65 military records available for the last name Falkler. For the veterans among your Falkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Falkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Falkler in 1967 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falkler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falkler 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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