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Faltus Family History

Faltus 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: Baltus, Feltus, Saltus, Malkus, Matus, Fallis, Kalmus, Kallus, Fallas

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Where is the Faltus family from?

You can see how Faltus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faltus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Faltus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Faltus families living in Durham. This was about 55% of all the recorded Faltus's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Faltus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faltus 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 Faltus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faltus. 28% of Faltus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Faltus women worked as an Office Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faltus were Farmer and Telephone Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Second Hand
    19%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    50%
  • Telephone Operator
    50%

What Faltus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Faltus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faltus 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Faltus. 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 119 military records available for the last name Faltus. For the veterans among your Faltus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faltus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Faltus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Faltus in 1960 was 89, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faltus 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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