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Falson Family History

Falson 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: Falcon, Faison, Malson, Fallon, Balson, Farson, Falso, Falsone

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Where is the Falson family from?

You can see how Falson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Falson families living in Middlesex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Falson's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Falson families in 1891.
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What did your Falson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falson. 30% of Falson men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Falson women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falson were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    22%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Falson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falson 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Falson. 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 168 military records available for the last name Falson. For the veterans among your Falson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Falson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Falson in 1971 was 76, and 75 in 1997.

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