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Falstein Family History

Falstein 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: Holstein, Alsteen, Waldstein, Hulstein, Milstein, Kalkstein

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Where is the Falstein family from?

You can see how Falstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Falstein families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Falstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Falstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falstein 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 Falstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falstein. 100% of Falstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Falstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Falstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falstein 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Falstein. 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 28 military records available for the last name Falstein. For the veterans among your Falstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falstein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Falstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Falstein in 1967 was 89, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falstein 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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