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Falbey Family History

Falbey 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: Falvey, Faley, Dalbey, Halley, Felber, Paley, Galley, Faber, Caley

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Where is the Falbey family from?

You can see how Falbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Falbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Falbey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Falbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Falbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falbey 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 Falbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falbey. 100% of Falbey women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Falbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Falbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falbey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Falbey. 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 72 military records available for the last name Falbey. For the veterans among your Falbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falbey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Falbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Falbey in 1968 was 52, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falbey 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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