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Falba Family History

Falba 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: Falla, Alba, Falbo, Falb, Kaba, Sala, Baba, Palla, Bala, Fall

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Where is the Falba family from?

You can see how Falba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Falba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Falba families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Falba's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Falba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Falba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falba. 60% of Falba men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Falba women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falba were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Falba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Falba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falba 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Falba. 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 81 military records available for the last name Falba. For the veterans among your Falba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falba lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Falba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Falba in 1966 was 60, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falba 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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