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Falbert Family History

Falbert Name 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: Albert, Halbert, Filbert, Talbert, Jalbert, Faubert, Calbert, Fallert

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Where is the Falbert family from?

You can see how Falbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Falbert families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Falbert's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Falbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falbert. 38% of Falbert men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Falbert women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falbert were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Falbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falbert 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Falbert. 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 51 military records available for the last name Falbert. For the veterans among your Falbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falbert lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Falbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Falbert in 1973 was 72, and 92 in 1992.

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