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Falyn Family History

Falyn 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: Falin, Falen, Fan, Falla, Malin, Fagan, Falcon, Fay, Balan, Fall

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Where is the Falyn family from?

You can see how Falyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falyn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Falyn families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Falyn's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Falyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Falyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falyn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Falyn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Falyn. For the veterans among your Falyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falyn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falyn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falyn

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