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Falk Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German valke ‘falcon’ hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble a falcon in some way (e.g. for a sharp-eyed resolute person) or a metonymic occupational name for a falconer. This surname is also found in the Netherlands (compare Valk ) and in France (Alsace and Lorraine). German: from the old personal name Falko. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Falke ‘falcon’ or Yiddish falk ‘falcon’ either an ornamental name or from this word used as a personal name. Scandinavian: ornamental name from falk ‘falcon’. English: variant of Faulks .

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


Similar surnames: Kalk, Balk, Fall, Palm, Salk, Walk, Hall, Raak, Kalb, Mak

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Where is the Falk family from?

You can see how Falk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 90 Falk families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Falk's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Falk families in 1911.
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What did your Falk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Falk. 80% of Falk men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Falk women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falk were Labourer and Domestic. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Farmers Son
    6%
  • Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Domestic
    45%
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Census Records

There are 70,000 census records available for the last name Falk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falk 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 24,000 immigration records available for the last name Falk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15,000 military records available for the last name Falk. For the veterans among your Falk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falk lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Falk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Falk in 1946 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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