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Ofallon Family History

Ofallon Surname Meaning

Irish (Leinster and Connacht): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fallamhain ‘descendant of Fallamhan’ (see Fallon).

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


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Where is the Ofallon family from?

You can see how Ofallon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofallon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ofallon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Ofallon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ofallon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ofallon families in 1891.
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What did your Ofallon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ofallon. 29% of Ofallon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ofallon women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ofallon were Office Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Office Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 407 immigration records available for the last name Ofallon. 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 446 military records available for the last name Ofallon. For the veterans among your Ofallon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofallon lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ofallon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ofallon in 1945 was 56, and 46 in 2004.

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