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Falon Family History

Falon 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: Falcon, Malon, Balon, Falin, Fallon, Falen, Faron, Falor, Alon, Salon

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Where is the Falon family from?

You can see how Falon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Falon families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Falon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Falon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falon. 38% of Falon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Falon women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Falon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falon 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Falon. 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 153 military records available for the last name Falon. For the veterans among your Falon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Falon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Falon in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2001.

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