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Fala Family History

Fala Surname Meaning

see Falla.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fala family from?

You can see how Fala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fala family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fala families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fala's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fala families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fala 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 Fala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fala. 67% of Fala men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Fala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Fala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fala 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Fala. 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 317 military records available for the last name Fala. For the veterans among your Fala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fala in 1964 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fala 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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