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Faull Family History

Faull Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fall.Irish: variant of Faul.German: variant of Faul.The surname Faull is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Faull family from?

You can see how Faull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faull family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faull families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 163 Faull families living in Cornwall. This was about 62% of all the recorded Faull's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Faull families in 1891.
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What did your Faull ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faull. 36% of Faull men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Faull women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faull were Professor Of Music 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    36%
  • Dairy Farmer
    18%
  • Bank Official
    12%
  • Professor Of Music
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Faull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faull 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Faull. 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 903 military records available for the last name Faull. For the veterans among your Faull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faull lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Faull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Faull in 1945 was 36, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faull 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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