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Fallaw Family History

Fallaw Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Falla

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


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Where is the Fallaw family from?

You can see how Fallaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fallaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Fallaw families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Fallaw's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fallaw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fallaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fallaw. 30% of Fallaw men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Fallaw women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fallaw were Manager and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Collector
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Fallaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fallaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallaw 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Fallaw. 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 582 military records available for the last name Fallaw. For the veterans among your Fallaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallaw lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fallaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fallaw in 1948 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fallaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fallaw 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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