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Fallek Family History

Fallek 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: Faller, Mallek, Ballek, Fallen, Allen, Halley, Waller, Falla, Galler

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Where is the Fallek family from?

You can see how Fallek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fallek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fallek families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fallek's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Fallek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallek 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 Fallek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fallek. 43% of Fallek men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Shipping
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Fallek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Fallek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallek 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Fallek. 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 65 military records available for the last name Fallek. For the veterans among your Fallek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fallek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fallek in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fallek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fallek 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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