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Faulke Family History

Faulke 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: Faulks, Faulk, Foulke, Gaulke, Falke, Faille, Falk, Faulkner, Faul

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Where is the Faulke family from?

You can see how Faulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Faulke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Faulke families living in Norfolk. This was about 65% of all the recorded Faulke's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Faulke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulke 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 Faulke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faulke. 100% of Faulke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Faulke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faulke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulke 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Faulke. 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 96 military records available for the last name Faulke. For the veterans among your Faulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Faulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Faulke in 1966 was 86, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faulke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faulke 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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