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Faland Family History

Faland 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: Maland, Feland, Aland, Farland, Foland, Boland, Land, Harland, Fagan

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Where is the Faland family from?

You can see how Faland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Faland families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faland's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Faland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faland 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 Faland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faland. 100% of Faland 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 396 census records available for the last name Faland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faland 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Faland. 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 55 military records available for the last name Faland. For the veterans among your Faland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faland lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Faland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Faland in 1981 was 59, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faland 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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