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Falette Family History

Falette 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: Malette, Faletti, Fayette, Klette, Flett, Parlette, Majette, Valente

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Where is the Falette family from?

You can see how Falette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Falette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Falette families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Falette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Falette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falette. 60% of Falette 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Falette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falette 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Falette. 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 27 military records available for the last name Falette. For the veterans among your Falette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falette lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Falette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Falette in 1961 was 36, and 89 in 2003.

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