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Fallan Family History

Fallan Surname Meaning

from Ó Fallamhain see Fallon. unexplained; the spelling of 1381 suggests French origin but no source has been identified.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fallan family from?

You can see how Fallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fallan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fallan families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fallan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fallan families in 1891.
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What did your Fallan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Foreman Decorator glazier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fallan. 100% of Fallan men worked as a Foreman Decorator glazier and 100% of Fallan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Foreman Decorator glazier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fallan. 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 388 military records available for the last name Fallan. For the veterans among your Fallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Fallan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fallan in 1965 was 53, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fallan 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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