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Falven Family History

Falven 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: Falen, Falvey, Fallen, Allen, Farren, Falcon, Raven, Aven, Galvin

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Where is the Falven family from?

You can see how Falven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falven family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Falven family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Falven's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Falven families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falven 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 Falven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falven. 100% of Falven men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Falven women worked as a Cook.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Falven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Falven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falven 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Falven. 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 1 military records available for the last name Falven. For the veterans among your Falven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falven lifespan?

Between 2003 and 2004, in the United States, Falven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Falven in 2003 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falven 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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