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Fallowell Family History

Fallowell Surname Meaning

from the Middle English phrase fal(le) in (the) well(e) wol(le) wal(le) ‘fall in the well’.

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


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Where is the Fallowell family from?

You can see how Fallowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallowell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fallowell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fallowell families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fallowell's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Fallowell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallowell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fallowell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fallowell. 100% of Fallowell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Fallowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallowell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fallowell. 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 56 military records available for the last name Fallowell. For the veterans among your Fallowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallowell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fallowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fallowell in 1967 was 71, and 47 in 2001.

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