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Falish Family History

Falish 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: Fabish, Kalish, Malish, Farish, Kalich, Malis, Faith, Fallis, Klish

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Where is the Falish family from?

You can see how Falish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Falish families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Falish's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Falish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falish ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Falish ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Falish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Falish. 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 20 military records available for the last name Falish. For the veterans among your Falish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Falish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Falish in 1965 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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