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Falvay Family History

Falvay 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: Falvey, Falla, Kallay, Calvey, Galvan, Fava, Galway, Alday, Salva

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Where is the Falvay family from?

You can see how Falvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falvay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falvay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Falvay family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Falvay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Falvay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Falvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falvay 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Falvay. 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 45 military records available for the last name Falvay. For the veterans among your Falvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falvay lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Falvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Falvay in 1998 was 105, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falvay 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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