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Falkenthal Family History

Falkenthal 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: Felsenthal, Lilienthal, Delventhal, Laubenthal, Falkenberg

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Where is the Falkenthal family from?

You can see how Falkenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkenthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Falkenthal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Falkenthal families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Falkenthal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Falkenthal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkenthal 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 Falkenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falkenthal. 50% of Falkenthal men worked as an Office Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Falkenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkenthal 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Falkenthal. 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 648 military records available for the last name Falkenthal. For the veterans among your Falkenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkenthal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Falkenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Falkenthal in 1954 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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