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Falaise Family History

Falaise 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: Fallis, Fraise, Calais, Blaise, Calise, Salais, Aloise, Halse

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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Falaise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falaise 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Falaise. 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 13 military records available for the last name Falaise. For the veterans among your Falaise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falaise lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Falaise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Falaise in 1988 was 48, and 56 in 2000.

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