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Falance Family History

Falance 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: Lance, France, Palace, Faunce, Palange, Lalande, Galante, Falasca

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Where is the Falance family from?

You can see how Falance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falance family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Falance families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Falance families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Falance's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Falance families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falance surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Falance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Falance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falance 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Falance. 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 35 military records available for the last name Falance. For the veterans among your Falance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falance lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Falance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Falance in 1965 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falance 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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