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Falkenstrom Family History

Falkenstrom 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: Falkenstein, Fagerstrom, Falkenberg, Backstrom, Hallstrom, Malstrom

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Where is the Falkenstrom family from?

You can see how Falkenstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkenstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Falkenstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Falkenstrom family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Falkenstrom's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Falkenstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkenstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falkenstrom ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Falkenstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkenstrom 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Falkenstrom. 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 40 military records available for the last name Falkenstrom. For the veterans among your Falkenstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkenstrom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Falkenstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Falkenstrom in 1967 was 81, and 83 in 2000.

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