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Fallins Family History

Fallins 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: Fallis, Fallin, Callins, Vallin, Halling, Filkins, Allis, Ballin

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Where is the Fallins family from?

You can see how Fallins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fallins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Fallins families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fallins's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fallins families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallins 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 Fallins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fallins. 60% of Fallins men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Fallins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fallins were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Farm Work
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Fallins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Fallins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallins 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fallins. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fallins. For the veterans among your Fallins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fallins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fallins in 1967 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fallins 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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