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Falgar Family History

Falgar 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: Felgar, Alger, Falla, Fagan, Melgar, Faler, Faller, Nagar, Zalar

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Where is the Falgar family from?

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What did your Falgar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Indian Army (retired) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Falgar. 100% of Falgar men worked as an Indian Army (retired).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Indian Army (retired)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Falgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falgar 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Falgar. 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 16 military records available for the last name Falgar. For the veterans among your Falgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falgar lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falgar

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