Fallin Family History

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Fallin Name Meaning

Irish: variant spelling of Fallon. German: from Fällin, a south German pet form of the personal name Valentin (see Valentine).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Falin, Fellin, Hallin, Follin, Fallen, Ballin, Bellin, Fallis, Allin

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Fallin Family Origin

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You can see how Fallin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fallin families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Fallin families living in Quebec. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fallin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fallin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Fallin Family Occupations

What did your Fallin ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Fallin. A less common occupation for the Fallin family was Clerk In Store. The most common Fallin occupation in the USA was Farmer. 38% of Fallin's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    38%

  • Laborer

    13%

  • Keeping House

    10%

  • Clerk In Store

    5%

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

Fallin Historical Records

What Fallin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fallin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Fallin. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fallin. For the veterans among your Fallin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Fallin Life Expectancy

What is the average Fallin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fallin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fallin in 1958 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fallin 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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