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Falaster Family History

Falaster 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: Flaster, Plaster, Flasher, Balster, Laster, Galster, Lamaster, Falter

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Where is the Falaster family from?

You can see how Falaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falaster family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Falaster families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Falaster's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Falaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falaster 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 43 census records available for the last name Falaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falaster 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Falaster. 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 3 military records available for the last name Falaster. For the veterans among your Falaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falaster lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Falaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Falaster in 1973 was 75, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falaster 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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