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Falco Family History

Falco Surname Meaning

Italian; Catalan (Falcó): from Italian falco Catalan falcó ‘falcon’ used as a metonymic occupational name for a falconer or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a hawk;

or from the ancient Germanic personal name Falco with the same meaning.

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


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Where is the Falco family from?

You can see how Falco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Falco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Falco families living in Louisiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Falco's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Falco families in 1880.
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What did your Falco ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, E Archar Wak was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Falco. 50% of Falco men worked as an E Archar Wak.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • E Archar Wak
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Falco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falco 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Falco. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Falco. For the veterans among your Falco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falco lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Falco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Falco in 1941 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Falco ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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