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Falmar Family History

Falmar 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: Kalmar, Folmar, Palmer, Kalman, Falla, Farmer, Balmer, Farman, Jamar

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Where is the Falmar family from?

You can see how Falmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falmar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Falmar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Falmar families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Falmar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Falmar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falmar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falmar. 67% of Falmar men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Falmar women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falmar were Miner and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%
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What Falmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Falmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falmar 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 Falmar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Falmar. For the veterans among your Falmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falmar lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1989, in the United States, Falmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Falmar in 1944 was 60, and 79 in 1989.

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