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Falco Name Meaning

Italian; Catalan (Falcó): from Italian falco Catalan falcó ‘falcon’ used as a metonymic occupational name for a falconer or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a hawk; or from the ancient Germanic personal name Falco with the same meaning.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Falcon, Falcone, Fulco, Falbo, Franco, Calo, Vasco, Arco, Mallo, Raco

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Where is the Falco family from?

You can see how Falco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Falco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Falco families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Falco's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Falco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falco ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Falco. 50% of Falco men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Falco women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Carpenters Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Falco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falco 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Falco. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Falco. For the veterans among your Falco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falco lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Falco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Falco in 1941 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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