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Faloney Family History

Faloney 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: Maloney, Malone, Halonen, Falkner, Farney, Deloney, Fallone, Salonen

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Where is the Faloney family from?

You can see how Faloney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faloney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Faloney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Faloney families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Faloney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Faloney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faloney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faloney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faloney. 60% of Faloney men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Faloney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Faloney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faloney 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 Faloney. 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 26 military records available for the last name Faloney. For the veterans among your Faloney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faloney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Faloney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Faloney in 1960 was 40, and 77 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faloney 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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