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Faulkland Family History

Faulkland 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: Calland, Ulland, Markland, Fullard, Lackland, Buckland, Ackland

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Where is the Faulkland family from?

You can see how Faulkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulkland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Faulkland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Faulkland families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Faulkland's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Faulkland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulkland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faulkland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faulkland. 100% of Faulkland women worked as a Laundress. .

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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 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Faulkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulkland 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Faulkland. 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 17 military records available for the last name Faulkland. For the veterans among your Faulkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulkland lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1997, in the United States, Faulkland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Faulkland in 1954 was 34, and 76 in 1997.

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