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Falwell Family History

Falwell Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Fulwiler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Falwell family from?

You can see how Falwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Falwell families living in Warwickshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Falwell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Falwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falwell 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 Falwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Falwell. 100% of Falwell 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Falwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falwell 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Falwell. 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 591 military records available for the last name Falwell. For the veterans among your Falwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falwell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Falwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Falwell in 1956 was 25, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falwell 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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