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Fals Family History

Fals 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: Faas, Fall, Falk, Fass, Fels, Falb, Fahs, Fils, Pals, Fails

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Where is the Fals family from?

You can see how Fals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fals family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fals families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fals family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fals's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fals families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fals surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sticker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fals. 45% of Fals men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fals women worked as a Sticker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fals were Electrician and Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Electrician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sticker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Fals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fals 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Fals. 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 755 military records available for the last name Fals. For the veterans among your Fals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fals lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Fals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fals in 1943 was 49, and 69 in 2002.

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