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Origins of the Falconer surname

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About the Falconers

We have a total number of 33549 records for people with the last name Falconer.

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Where do most Falconers live?

In 1921, most Falconers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Falconers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 26,000 records for the Falconer surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Falconers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Falconers.

What are the most common Falconer first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Falconers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Falconers in 1921
Domestic Servant

139

Dressmaker

132

F S

111

House Servant

101

Housekeeper

101

Common Male occupations for Falconers in 1921
Farmer

173

Blacksmith

129

Fisherman

128

Farm Servant

123

Joiner

107

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