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Fallwell Family History

Fallwell Surname 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: Falwell, Caldwell, Halliwell, Farewell, Farwell, Followell, Hallowell

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Where is the Fallwell family from?

You can see how Fallwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fallwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fallwell families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fallwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fallwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallwell 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 Fallwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fallwell. 28% of Fallwell men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fallwell women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Fallwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fallwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallwell 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Fallwell. 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 258 military records available for the last name Fallwell. For the veterans among your Fallwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallwell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fallwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fallwell in 1958 was 34, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fallwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fallwell 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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