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Falkland Family History

Falkland 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: Calland, Markland, Lackland, Ackland, Frankland, Felland, Folland

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Where is the Falkland family from?

You can see how Falkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Falkland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Falkland families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Falkland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Falkland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkland 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 Falkland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Falkland. 100% of Falkland 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%

What Falkland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Falkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkland 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Falkland. 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 74 military records available for the last name Falkland. For the veterans among your Falkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Falkland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Falkland in 1967 was 71, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falkland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falkland 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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