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Falta Family History

Falta 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: Falla, Fata, Malta, Folta, Fatta, Fanta, Hata, Sala, Palla, Bala

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Where is the Falta family from?

You can see how Falta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Falta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Falta families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Falta's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Falta families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falta. 24% of Falta men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Falta women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falta were Salesman and Beautician. .

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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
    24%
  • Painter
    18%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Cleaning
    29%
  • Beautician
    29%
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What Falta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Falta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falta 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Falta. 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 152 military records available for the last name Falta. For the veterans among your Falta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Falta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Falta in 1967 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

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