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Falkman Family History

Falkman 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: Kalkman, Folkman, Kalman, Allman, Waldman, Backman, Packman, Aikman

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Where is the Falkman family from?

You can see how Falkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Falkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Falkman families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Falkman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Falkman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkman 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 Falkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falkman. 25% of Falkman men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Falkman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falkman were Carpenter and Beauty Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Baker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Beauty Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Falkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkman 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Falkman. 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 90 military records available for the last name Falkman. For the veterans among your Falkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Falkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Falkman in 1966 was 90, and 87 in 2003.

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