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Falwood Family History

Falwood 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: Alwood, Fulwood, Haywood, Hagwood, Harwood, Flood, Elwood, Yarwood

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Where is the Falwood family from?

You can see how Falwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Falwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Falwood families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Falwood's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Falwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Falwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falwood 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Falwood. 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 3 military records available for the last name Falwood. For the veterans among your Falwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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