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Falster Family History

Falster 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: Balster, Galster, Falter, Master, Fenster, Alter, Easter, Malter

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Where is the Falster family from?

You can see how Falster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falster family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Falster families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 5 Falster families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Falster's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Falster families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Falster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falster. 40% of Falster 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
    40%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%

What Falster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Falster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falster 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Falster. 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 50 military records available for the last name Falster. For the veterans among your Falster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falster lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1997, in the United States, Falster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Falster in 1957 was 34, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falster 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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