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Faulkes Family History

Faulkes Surname Meaning

see Fawkes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Faulkes family from?

You can see how Faulkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faulkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Faulkes families living in Leicestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Faulkes's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Faulkes families in 1891.
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What did your Faulkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faulkes. 29% of Faulkes men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Faulkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faulkes were Builders Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Farm Labourer
    22%
  • Plumber
    22%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

What Faulkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Faulkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulkes 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Faulkes. 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 368 military records available for the last name Faulkes. For the veterans among your Faulkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulkes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Faulkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Faulkes in 1967 was 67, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faulkes 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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