History of your Surname
Get access to Falkenstine family records.Start a free trial

Falkenstine Family History

Falkenstine 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: Falkenstein, Valentine, Ballentine, Wallentine, Hartenstine

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Falkenstine family from?

You can see how Falkenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkenstine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Falkenstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Falkenstine families living in Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Falkenstine's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Falkenstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falkenstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falkenstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falkenstine. 39% of Falkenstine men worked as a Laborer. .

View Census Data for Falkenstine | Data not to scale

*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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Falkenstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Falkenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkenstine census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Falkenstine

Passenger Lists

There are 49 immigration records available for the last name Falkenstine. 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.

View all Falkenstine immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Falkenstine. For the veterans among your Falkenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Falkenstine military records

You've only scratched the surface of Falkenstine family history

Discover More

What is the average Falkenstine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Falkenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Falkenstine in 1963 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falkenstine

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Falkenstine family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Falkenstine last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial