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Falander Family History

Falander 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: Lander, Bolander, Callander, Sealander, Melander, Helander, Falkner

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Where is the Falander family from?

You can see how Falander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falander families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1840 there was 1 Falander family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Falander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Falander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falander 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 Falander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falander. 50% of Falander men worked as a Dealer. .

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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 1940

  • Dealer
    50%
  • Buyer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Falander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falander 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Falander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Falander. For the veterans among your Falander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falander lifespan?

Average Falander life expectancy in 1968 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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