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Falb Family History

Falb Surname Meaning

German: nickname for someone with a pale complexion or fair hair from Middle High German valwe val ‘pale’.

The word Falb(e) is used today only to denote the color of a horse.

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


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Where is the Falb family from?

You can see how Falb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Falb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Falb families living in Channel Islands. This was about 40% of all the recorded Falb's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Falb families in 1891.
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What did your Falb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falb. 26% of Falb men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Falb women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falb were Agent and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Agent
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Winder
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Falb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falb 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Falb. 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 392 military records available for the last name Falb. For the veterans among your Falb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falb lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Falb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Falb in 1962 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falb 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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