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Falanga Family History

Falanga Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from Sicilian falanga ‘plank gangplank temporary bridge’; also ‘fence’.

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


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Where is the Falanga family from?

You can see how Falanga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falanga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Falanga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Falanga families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Falanga's in USA. New York had the highest population of Falanga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falanga 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 Falanga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falanga. 21% of Falanga men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Falanga women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falanga were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    21%
  • Longshoreman
    18%
  • Chauffeur
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    37%
  • Operator
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Falanga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Falanga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falanga 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Falanga. 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 294 military records available for the last name Falanga. For the veterans among your Falanga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falanga lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Falanga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Falanga in 1959 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Falanga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falanga 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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