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Falsey Family History

Falsey 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: Halsey, Fausey, Falvey, Faley, Halley, Halse, Paley, Galley, Massey

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Where is the Falsey family from?

You can see how Falsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Falsey families living in Kent. This was about 19% of all the recorded Falsey's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Falsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falsey 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 Falsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Falsey. 100% of Falsey 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Falsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falsey 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Falsey. 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 176 military records available for the last name Falsey. For the veterans among your Falsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falsey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Falsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Falsey in 1962 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falsey 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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