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Falkenburgh Family History

Falkenburgh 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: Falkenberg, Altenburg, Hackenburg, Hardenburgh, Vandenburgh

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Where is the Falkenburgh family from?

You can see how Falkenburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkenburgh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Falkenburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Falkenburgh families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Falkenburgh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Falkenburgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkenburgh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Falkenburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkenburgh 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Falkenburgh. 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 53 military records available for the last name Falkenburgh. For the veterans among your Falkenburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkenburgh lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Falkenburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Falkenburgh in 1999 was 75, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falkenburgh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falkenburgh 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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