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Falkenstein Family History

Falkenstein Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Falkenstein from Old High German falke ‘falcon’ + stein ‘stone rock’ here indicating a medieval castle.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name as in 1 above or an artificial name composed of German Falke ‘falcon’ + Stein ‘stone’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Falkenstein family from?

You can see how Falkenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkenstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Falkenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Falkenstein families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Falkenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Falkenstein families in 1891.
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What did your Falkenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Falkenstein. 100% of Falkenstein women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Falkenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkenstein 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Falkenstein. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Falkenstein. For the veterans among your Falkenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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