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Faaland Family History

Faaland Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haaland, Farland, Harland, Calland, Marland, Garland, Mayland

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Where is the Faaland family from?

You can see how Faaland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faaland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faaland family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Faaland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Faaland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faaland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Faaland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faaland 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Faaland. 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 31 military records available for the last name Faaland. For the veterans among your Faaland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faaland lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Faaland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Faaland in 1982 was 80, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faaland 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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