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Falu Family History

Falu Name Meaning

Hispanic (also Falú): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fall, Falk, Falb, Alu, Palu, Lu, Fu, Gall, Fang, Gale

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Where is the Falu family from?

You can see how Falu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Falu families living in Michigan. This was about 8% of all the recorded Falu's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Falu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falu. 100% of Falu women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Falu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falu 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Falu. 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 166 military records available for the last name Falu. For the veterans among your Falu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falu lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Falu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Falu in 1962 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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