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Falater Family History

Falater 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: Falter, Flater, Alter, Malter, Halter, Salter, Balter, Faler, Faller

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Falater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falater 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Falater. 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 29 military records available for the last name Falater. For the veterans among your Falater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falater lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Falater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Falater in 1980 was 80, and 42 in 1997.

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