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Faler Family History

Faler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Pfahler or its variant Pfähler or Fehler.

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


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Where is the Faler family from?

You can see how Faler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Faler families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Faler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faler families in 1891.
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What did your Faler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faler. 100% of Faler women worked as a 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

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Faler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faler 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Faler. 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 745 military records available for the last name Faler. For the veterans among your Faler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Faler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Faler in 1955 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faler 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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