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Fallerton Family History

Fallerton 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: Allerton, Fullerton, Alderton, Palmerton, Fallert, Balderston

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Where is the Fallerton family from?

You can see how Fallerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallerton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fallerton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 4 Fallerton families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fallerton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fallerton families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallerton 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 Fallerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fallerton. 100% of Fallerton men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Fallerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallerton 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Fallerton. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fallerton. For the veterans among your Fallerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallerton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fallerton 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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