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Faulls Family History

Faulls 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: Faulds, Faulks, Falls, Faull, Fauls, Falla, Fall, Faille, Faul

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Where is the Faulls family from?

You can see how Faulls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faulls family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Faulls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Faulls families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Faulls's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Faulls families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faulls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faulls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faulls. 38% of Faulls men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faulls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faulls 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Faulls. 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 154 military records available for the last name Faulls. For the veterans among your Faulls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faulls lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Faulls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Faulls in 1962 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

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