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Fal Family History

Fal Name 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: Fan, Gal, Lal, Fay, Pal, Fall, Fail, Falk, Faul, Cal

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Where is the Fal family from?

You can see how Fal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fal family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fal's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fal 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Fal. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Fal. For the veterans among your Fal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fal in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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