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Falto Family History

Falto 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: Falbo, Salto, Falco, Falvo, Alto, Fallo, Falso, Fanto, Aalto, Alton

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Where is the Falto family from?

You can see how Falto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Falto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Falto families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Falto's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Falto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falto. 100% of Falto men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Falto women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Falto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Falto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falto 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Falto. 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 52 military records available for the last name Falto. For the veterans among your Falto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falto lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Falto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Falto in 1967 was 57, and 57 in 2002.

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