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Fald Family History

Fald 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: Fall, Falk, Wald, Feld, Bald, Hald, Falb, Fuld, Bard, Gall

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Where is the Fald family from?

You can see how Fald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fald families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fald families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fald. 50% of Fald 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Fald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fald 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Fald. 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 107 military records available for the last name Fald. For the veterans among your Fald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fald lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Fald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fald in 1976 was 82, and 70 in 1998.

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