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Falness Family History

Falness 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: Fadness, Furness, Harness, Garness, Holness, Fodness, Farnes, Axness

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Where is the Falness family from?

You can see how Falness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Falness family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Falness's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Falness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Falness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falness 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Falness. 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 5 military records available for the last name Falness. For the veterans among your Falness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falness lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Falness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Falness in 1981 was 75, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falness 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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