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Falett Family History

Falett 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: Flett, Faletti, Fleet, Faler, Hazlett, Fawcett, Follett, Fett, Flott

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Where is the Falett family from?

You can see how Falett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Falett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Falett families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Falett's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Falett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falett. 100% of Falett men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Falett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falett 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 immigration records available for the last name Falett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Falett. For the veterans among your Falett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1973, in the United States, Falett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Falett in 1970 was 87, and 78 in 1973.

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