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Faulder Name Meaning

English (northern): topographic name from a derivative of Middle English fald(e) fold ‘livestock pen sheepfold’ denoting someone who lived or worked at such a place. Compare Folds .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Caulder, Fuller, Calder, Alder, Halder, Faler, Faulkner, Faller

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Where is the Faulder family from?

You can see how Faulder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faulder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 186 Faulder families living in Cumberland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Faulder's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Faulder families in 1891.
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What did your Faulder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faulder. 30% of Faulder men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Faulder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faulder were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duti. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Dairy Farmer
    12%
  • Professional Musician
    12%
  • Gardener
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Faulder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulder 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Faulder. 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 347 military records available for the last name Faulder. For the veterans among your Faulder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulder lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Faulder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Faulder in 1954 was 49, and 94 in 2002.

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