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Falkenhagen Family History

Falkenhagen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called from Old High German falke ‘falcon’ + hag ‘hedge fencing’.

A place so named is documented west of Berlin in the 14th century.

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


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Where is the Falkenhagen family from?

You can see how Falkenhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falkenhagen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Falkenhagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Falkenhagen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Falkenhagen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Falkenhagen families in 1911.
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What did your Falkenhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falkenhagen. 47% of Falkenhagen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Falkenhagen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falkenhagen were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Falkenhagen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Falkenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falkenhagen 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Falkenhagen. 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 351 military records available for the last name Falkenhagen. For the veterans among your Falkenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falkenhagen lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Falkenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Falkenhagen in 1946 was 43, and 90 in 2004.

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