This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Faldo family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Faldo Family History

Faldo Surname Meaning

From Faldo in Higham Gobion (Beds) which is recorded as Faldehou in 1166 and Faudo in 1247.

The place-name derives from Old English fald ‘fold small animal enclosure’ + hōh ‘promontory heel spur of land’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Faldo family from?

You can see how Faldo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faldo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Faldo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Faldo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Faldo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faldo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faldo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Faldo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faldo. 62% of Faldo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Faldo | Data not to scale

*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
    62%
  • Private Means
    39%

What Faldo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faldo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faldo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Faldo

Passenger Lists

There are 98 immigration records available for the last name Faldo. 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.

View all Faldo immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Faldo. For the veterans among your Faldo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Faldo military records

You've only scratched the surface of Faldo family history

Discover More

What is the average Faldo lifespan?

Average Faldo life expectancy in 2003 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faldo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faldo 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Faldo family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial