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Faulkenham Family History

Faulkenham 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: Faulkingham, Wakeham, Faulkner, Farnham, Fullenkamp, Falkenhagen

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Where is the Faulkenham family from?

You can see how Faulkenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulkenham family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Faulkenham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 42 Faulkenham families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Faulkenham's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Faulkenham families in 1911.
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What did your Faulkenham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Faulkenham. 53% of Faulkenham 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
    53%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Fisherman
    12%
  • Farmers Son
    12%

What Faulkenham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Faulkenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulkenham 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Faulkenham. 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 51 military records available for the last name Faulkenham. For the veterans among your Faulkenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulkenham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Faulkenham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Faulkenham in 1966 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faulkenham 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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