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Falkender Family History

Falkender 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: Falkenberg, Callender, Falkner, Calender, Allender, Fasbender

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Where is the Falkender family from?

You can see how Falkender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkender family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Falkender families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Falkender families living in Warwickshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Falkender's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Falkender families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Falkender ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Falkender. 100% of Falkender 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 Falkender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkender 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Falkender. 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 24 military records available for the last name Falkender. For the veterans among your Falkender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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