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Falbraith Family History

Falbraith 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: Galbraith, Milbrath, Walrath, Galbreath, Galbreth, Kamrath, Malbrough

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Where is the Falbraith family from?

You can see how Falbraith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falbraith family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Falbraith families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Falbraith families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Falbraith's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Falbraith families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Falbraith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falbraith 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Falbraith. 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 Falbraith. For the veterans among your Falbraith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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