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Failla Family History

Failla Surname Meaning

Italian: from Latin favilla ‘spark’ a nickname for a lively individual.

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


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Where is the Failla family from?

You can see how Failla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Failla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Failla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Failla family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Failla's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Failla families in 1871.
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What did your Failla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Failla. 25% of Failla men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Failla women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Failla were Painter and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%

What Failla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Failla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Failla 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Failla. 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 863 military records available for the last name Failla. For the veterans among your Failla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Failla lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Failla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Failla in 1954 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Failla 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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