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Fallain Family History

Fallain 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: Allain, Fallin, Falla, Vallin, Ballin, Callan, Hallin, Fellin, Fallis

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Where is the Fallain family from?

You can see how Fallain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fallain family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fallain's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Fallain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fallain ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Fallain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallain 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fallain. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fallain. For the veterans among your Fallain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallain lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Fallain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fallain in 1967 was 70, and 82 in 1978.

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