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Falo Family History

Falo 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: Fall, Malo, Falk, Alo, Calo, Palo, Falbo, Faro, Falco, Falb

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Where is the Falo family from?

You can see how Falo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Falo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Falo family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Falo's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Falo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falo 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 Falo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falo. 100% of Falo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Falo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falo 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Falo. 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 141 military records available for the last name Falo. For the veterans among your Falo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Falo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Falo in 1969 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falo 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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