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Faldet Family History

Faldet 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: Mallet, Calder, Fleet, Valdes, Alder, Halder, Faler, Faller, Alden

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Where is the Faldet family from?

You can see how Faldet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faldet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Faldet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Faldet families living in Cumberland. This was about 45% of all the recorded Faldet's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Faldet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faldet 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 Faldet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faldet. 50% of Faldet men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Faldet women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faldet were Farmer and Farm Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Faldet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Faldet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faldet 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Faldet. 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 78 military records available for the last name Faldet. For the veterans among your Faldet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faldet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Faldet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Faldet in 1967 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faldet 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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