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Falkiner Family History

Falkiner Surname Meaning

see Faulkner.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Falkiner family from?

You can see how Falkiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Falkiner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Falkiner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Falkiner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Falkiner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkiner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falkiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Falkiner. 100% of Falkiner men worked as a Hairdresser and 100% of Falkiner 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Falkiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkiner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Falkiner. 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 212 military records available for the last name Falkiner. For the veterans among your Falkiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkiner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Falkiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Falkiner in 1967 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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