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Falkeid Family History

Falkeid 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: Salkeld, Falke, Walker, Falk, Faler, Faller, Malkin, Almeida, Fallis

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Where is the Falkeid family from?

You can see how Falkeid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkeid family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Falkeid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Falkeid family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Falkeid's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Falkeid families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkeid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falkeid ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Falkeid ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Falkeid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkeid 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Falkeid. 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 3 military records available for the last name Falkeid. For the veterans among your Falkeid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkeid lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Falkeid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Falkeid in 1962 was 78, and 67 in 1995.

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