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Falbo Family History

Falbo Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname for someone with fair hair or a blond beard from falbo ‘dark yellow’.

It comes from medieval Latin falvus ‘tawny’, which is a term that refers to a specific shade of color.

This term was usually applied to describe the color of an animal's coat.

In this context, 'falbo' highlights characteristics associated with light-colored hair or fur.

The name continues to be a relevant descriptor in various cultural contexts today.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Falbo family from?

You can see how Falbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falbo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Falbo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Falbo families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Falbo's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Falbo families in 1891.
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What did your Falbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falbo. 31% of Falbo men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Falbo women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falbo were Barber and Machine 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machine Operator
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Falbo. 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 908 military records available for the last name Falbo. For the veterans among your Falbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falbo lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Falbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Falbo in 1953 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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