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Faltermayer Family History

Faltermayer 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, Altmeyer, Westermeyer, Waltermire, Halterman, Fenstermaker

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Where is the Faltermayer family from?

You can see how Faltermayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faltermayer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Faltermayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Faltermayer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Faltermayer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Faltermayer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faltermayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faltermayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faltermayer. 100% of Faltermayer men worked as a Dentist. .

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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 1940

  • Dentist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Faltermayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faltermayer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Faltermayer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Faltermayer. For the veterans among your Faltermayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faltermayer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Faltermayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Faltermayer in 1962 was 88, and 74 in 2003.

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