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Early Origins of the Falen family

The surname Falen was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Falen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Falen research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1641 and 1847 are included under the topic Early Falen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Falen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Velen, Velden, Valen, Valence, Volen, Volder, Felin, Fehlin, Falen and many more.

Early Notables of the Falen family

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United States Falen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Falen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Falen, who arrived in Baltimore in 1823

Canada Falen migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Falen Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Joseph Falen, who arrived in Ontario in 1871

Contemporary Notables of the name Falen (post 1700) +

  • Thomas Falen, American Health Science professor at the University of Central Florida
  • James E. Falen, American professor emeritus of Russian at the University of Tennessee


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