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Falast Family History

Falast 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: Last, Faas, Faust, Salas, Galant, Balas, Flash, Balash, Walas, Halas

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Where is the Falast family from?

You can see how Falast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falast family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Falast families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Falast families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Falast's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Falast families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falast ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Falast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falast 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 Falast. 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 military records available for the last name Falast. For the veterans among your Falast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falast lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Falast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Falast in 1982 was 65, and 86 in 1998.

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