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Falcher Family History

Falcher 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: Fancher, Fulcher, Faucher, Walcher, Ascher, Bacher, Belcher, Faler

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Where is the Falcher family from?

You can see how Falcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Falcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Falcher family living in Kent. This was about 14% of all the recorded Falcher's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Falcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falcher ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 251 census records available for the last name Falcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falcher 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Falcher. 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 35 military records available for the last name Falcher. For the veterans among your Falcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falcher lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Falcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Falcher in 1983 was 96, and 77 in 1999.

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