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Fahlen Family History

Fahlen 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: Dahlen, Falen, Wahlen, Fallen, Fahle, Allen, Farren, Zahler, Faler

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Where is the Fahlen family from?

You can see how Fahlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahlen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fahlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fahlen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fahlen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fahlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fahlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fahlen. 30% of Fahlen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fahlen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fahlen were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Fahlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Fahlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahlen 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Fahlen. 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 188 military records available for the last name Fahlen. For the veterans among your Fahlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahlen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fahlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fahlen in 1945 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahlen 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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