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Falkins Family History

Falkins 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: Filkins, Alkins, Calkins, Folkins, Felkins, Hawkins, Firkins, Malkin

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Where is the Falkins family from?

You can see how Falkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Falkins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Falkins family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Falkins's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Falkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Falkins. 100% of Falkins 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 977 census records available for the last name Falkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkins 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Falkins. 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 107 military records available for the last name Falkins. For the veterans among your Falkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Falkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Falkins in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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