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Falder Family History

Falder Name Meaning

see Faulder .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Calder, Alder, Halder, Faler, Faller, Fader, Walder, Valder, Falter

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Where is the Falder family from?

You can see how Falder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Falder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Falder families living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Falder's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Falder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Falder. 20% of Falder men worked as a Farmer and 96% of Falder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falder were Cowman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Permanent Way Labourer
    20%
  • Colliery Hewer
    20%
  • Cowman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Falder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falder 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Falder. 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 141 military records available for the last name Falder. For the veterans among your Falder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Falder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Falder in 1962 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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