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Falana Family History

Falana Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): Yoruba name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Falana family from?

You can see how Falana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Falana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Falana family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Falana's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Falana families in 1891.
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What did your Falana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falana. 42% of Falana men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Falana women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Falana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Falana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falana 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Falana. 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 132 military records available for the last name Falana. For the veterans among your Falana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falana lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Falana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Falana in 1958 was 33, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falana 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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