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Failen Family History

Failen 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: Faile, Falen, Bailen, Fallen, Allen, Bailey, Farren, Fail, Faille

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Where is the Failen family from?

You can see how Failen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Failen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Failen families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Failen's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Failen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Failen 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 200 census records available for the last name Failen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Failen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Failen. For the veterans among your Failen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Failen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Failen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Failen in 1972 was 73, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Failen 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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