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Faltin Family History

Faltin 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: Falin, Fallin, Fantin, Martin, Alton, Albin, Halton, Malin, Vallin

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Where is the Faltin family from?

You can see how Faltin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faltin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Faltin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Faltin families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Faltin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Faltin families in 1891.
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What did your Faltin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faltin. 36% of Faltin men worked as a Farming and 34% of Faltin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faltin were Salesman and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Storekeeper
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Faltin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faltin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faltin 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Faltin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Faltin. For the veterans among your Faltin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faltin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Faltin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Faltin in 1957 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faltin 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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