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Faldon Name Meaning

probably from Fallodon in Embleton (Northumb) which is recorded as Fauledon in 1255. The place-name probably derives from Old English falh ‘ploughed land’ + dūn ‘hill’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Falcon, Baldon, Fallon, Caldon, Waldon, Faloon, Falzon, Alton, Tallon

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Where is the Faldon family from?

You can see how Faldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faldon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Faldon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 11 Faldon families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Faldon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Faldon families in 1880.
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What did your Faldon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Faldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faldon 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Faldon. 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 79 military records available for the last name Faldon. For the veterans among your Faldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faldon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Faldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Faldon in 1972 was 73, and 83 in 2001.

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