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Falerton Family History

Falerton 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: Alderton, Allerton, Fullerton, Caperton, Palmerton, Agerton, Eagerton

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Where is the Falerton family from?

You can see how Falerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falerton family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Falerton families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Falerton's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Falerton families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Falerton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Falerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falerton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Falerton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Falerton. For the veterans among your Falerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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