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Falwell Family History

Falwell Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Fulwiler .

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


Similar surnames: Manwell, Capwell, Maxwell, Cowell, Laswell, Felkel, Garrell, Foxwell

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Where is the Falwell family from?

You can see how Falwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Falwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Falwell families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Falwell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Falwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falwell. 22% of Falwell men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Falwell women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falwell were Farming and Housework. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Falwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falwell 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Falwell. 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 591 military records available for the last name Falwell. For the veterans among your Falwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falwell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Falwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Falwell in 1956 was 25, and 88 in 2004.

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