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Falada Family History

Falada 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: Salada, Falla, Lada, Salama, Salata, Zawada, Yamada, Sawada, Zasada

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Where is the Falada family from?

You can see how Falada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falada family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Falada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Falada families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Falada's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Falada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falada. 50% of Falada men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Falada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falada 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Falada. 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 31 military records available for the last name Falada. For the veterans among your Falada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falada lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Falada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Falada in 1966 was 68, and 92 in 2004.

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