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Falato Family History

Falato 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: Asato, Galati, Pilato, Plato, Salata, Lato, Falbo, Sabato, Flath

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Where is the Falato family from?

You can see how Falato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falato family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Falato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Falato families living in New Jersey. This was about 52% of all the recorded Falato's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Falato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Falato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falato. 27% of Falato men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Falato women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falato were Clerk and Presser. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Watchman
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    75%
  • Presser
    25%
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Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Falato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falato 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Falato. 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 157 military records available for the last name Falato. For the veterans among your Falato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falato lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Falato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Falato in 1964 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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