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Falton Family History

Falton 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: Alton, Halton, Falcon, Felton, Dalton, Calton, Walton, Talton, Salton

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Where is the Falton family from?

You can see how Falton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 16 Falton families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Falton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Falton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Falton. 75% of Falton 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
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Falton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falton 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Falton. 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 264 military records available for the last name Falton. For the veterans among your Falton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Falton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Falton in 1967 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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