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Falancer Family History

Falancer 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: Falkner, Lancer, Lander, Bolander, Callander, Lance, Lanier, Fancher

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Where is the Falancer family from?

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

What did your Falancer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falancer. 100% of Falancer 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Falancer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falancer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Falancer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Falancer. For the veterans among your Falancer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falancer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Falancer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Falancer in 1966 was 85, and 90 in 1998.

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