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Failing Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Fehling .

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


Similar surnames: Railing, Felling, Riling, Fallin, Fryling, Carling, Balling, Amling

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Where is the Failing family from?

You can see how Failing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Failing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Failing families living in Warwickshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Failing's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Failing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Failing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Failing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Failing. 100% of Failing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Failing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failing 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Failing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Failing. For the veterans among your Failing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Failing lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Failing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Failing in 1949 was 42, and 64 in 2004.

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