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Falender Family History

Falender 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: Calender, Lavender, Callender, Ellender, Blender, Falkner, Fender

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Where is the Falender family from?

You can see how Falender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falender family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Falender family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Falender's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Falender families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Falender. 100% of Falender men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Falender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falender 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Falender. 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 18 military records available for the last name Falender. For the veterans among your Falender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falender lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Falender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Falender in 1965 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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