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Faltz Family History

Faltz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Falz itself a variant of Pfalz. The surname Faltz is rare in Germany.

Americanized form of German names in 1 above and also of Volz or Folz.

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


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Where is the Faltz family from?

You can see how Faltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faltz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Faltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Faltz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faltz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Faltz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faltz 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 Faltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faltz. 30% of Faltz men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Faltz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faltz were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    8%

What Faltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Faltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faltz 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Faltz. 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 262 military records available for the last name Faltz. For the veterans among your Faltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faltz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Faltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Faltz in 1962 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faltz 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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