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Falch Family History

Falch 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: Balch, Felch, Falco, Walch, Falck, March, Bach, Falla, Mach, Falcon

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Where is the Falch family from?

You can see how Falch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Falch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Falch families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Falch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Falch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falch. 28% of Falch men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Falch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falch were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Shoe Worker
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Falch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Falch. 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 688 military records available for the last name Falch. For the veterans among your Falch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falch lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Falch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Falch in 1954 was 56, and 83 in 2002.

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