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Falterman Family History

Falterman 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: Alterman, Halterman, Walterman, Waterman, Alderman, Batterman

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Where is the Falterman family from?

You can see how Falterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Falterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Falterman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Falterman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Falterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falterman. 43% of Falterman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Falterman women worked as an 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Falterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Falterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falterman 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Falterman. 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 289 military records available for the last name Falterman. For the veterans among your Falterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falterman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Falterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Falterman in 1953 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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