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Falkner Family History

Falkner Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a falconer Middle High German valkenaere. In medieval times falconry was a sport practised only by the nobility; it was the task of the falconer to look after the birds and train young ones.

English: variant of Faulkner.

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


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Where is the Falkner family from?

You can see how Falkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 147 Falkner families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Falkner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Falkner families in 1891.
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What did your Falkner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Falkner. 39% of Falkner men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Falkner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falkner were Private Means and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    39%
  • Bank Official
    16%
  • Market Gardener
    16%
  • Private Means
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Falkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkner 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Falkner. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Falkner. For the veterans among your Falkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkner lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Falkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Falkner in 1941 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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