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Falgiano Family History

Falgiano 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: Galgano, Galiano, Fabiano, Fasciano, Caggiano, Galliano, Aliano

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Where is the Falgiano family from?

You can see how Falgiano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falgiano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Falgiano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Falgiano families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Falgiano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Falgiano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falgiano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falgiano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falgiano. 36% of Falgiano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Falgiano women worked as a 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
    36%
  • Chauffeur
    24%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Falgiano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Falgiano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falgiano 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Falgiano. 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 87 military records available for the last name Falgiano. For the veterans among your Falgiano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falgiano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Falgiano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Falgiano in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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