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Faulds Family History

Faulds Surname Meaning

English: variant of Folds.

Scottish: habitational name from any of various places called Faulds as for example in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and Perth.

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


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Where is the Faulds family from?

You can see how Faulds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Faulds families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 71 Faulds families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Faulds's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Faulds families in 1911.
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What did your Faulds ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Faulds. 56% of Faulds men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Engineer
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Faulds. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Faulds. For the veterans among your Faulds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulds lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Faulds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Faulds in 1948 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faulds ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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