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Falgoner Family History

Falgoner 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: Falconer, Falkner, Fallone, Wagoner, Falcone, Falzone, Faulconer

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Where is the Falgoner family from?

You can see how Falgoner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falgoner family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Falgoner family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Falgoner's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Falgoner families in 1871.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Falgoner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Falgoner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falgoner 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Falgoner. 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 Falgoner. For the veterans among your Falgoner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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