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Falen Family History

Falen Name Meaning

Variant of Phalen 1 itself an altered form of Irish Phelan . Swedish (Falén): probably a habitational name from placenames beginning with Fal- (compare Fallen ) + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Fahlen or Vahlen (see Phalen ).

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


Similar surnames: Faler, Palen, Falin, Walen, Dalen, Faden, Kalen, Galen, Kallen, Maren

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Where is the Falen family from?

You can see how Falen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Falen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Falen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Falen families in 1840.
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What did your Falen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falen. 33% of Falen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Falen women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Falen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falen 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Falen. 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 535 military records available for the last name Falen. For the veterans among your Falen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Falen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Falen in 1962 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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