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Fallesen Family History

Fallesen 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: Kallsen, Vallese, Salvesen, Fallen, Allen, Ballester, Valles, Faller

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Where is the Fallesen family from?

You can see how Fallesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallesen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fallesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fallesen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fallesen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fallesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallesen 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 Fallesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fallesen. 72% of Fallesen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Fallesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Fallesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallesen 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Fallesen. 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 53 military records available for the last name Fallesen. For the veterans among your Fallesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallesen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Fallesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fallesen in 1970 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fallesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fallesen 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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