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Falvy Family History

Falvy 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: Falvo, Falvey, Faley, Falla, Paley, Fay, Fall, Salvi, Caley, Dalby

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Where is the Falvy family from?

You can see how Falvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falvy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falvy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Falvy families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Falvy's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Falvy families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falvy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falvy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Falvy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Falvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falvy 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Falvy. 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 110 military records available for the last name Falvy. For the veterans among your Falvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falvy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Falvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Falvy in 1962 was 80, and 79 in 2001.

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