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Falt Family History

Falt 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: Fall, Falk, Fait, Fant, Halt, Fast, Salt, Felt, Falb, Kalt

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Where is the Falt family from?

You can see how Falt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Falt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Falt families living in Shropshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Falt's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Falt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falt 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 Falt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falt. 20% of Falt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Falt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falt were Farmer and 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Falt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Falt. 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 700 military records available for the last name Falt. For the veterans among your Falt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Falt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Falt in 1967 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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