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Falis Family History

Falis 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: Malis, Fallis, Valis, Falin, Kalis, Balis, Salis, Faris, Flis, Falls

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Where is the Falis family from?

You can see how Falis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Falis family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Falis's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Falis families in 1841.
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What did your Falis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falis. 50% of Falis men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Falis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falis were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Falis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falis 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Falis. 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 259 military records available for the last name Falis. For the veterans among your Falis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Falis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Falis in 1966 was 91, and 88 in 2004.

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