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Follett Family History

Follett Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): nickname from Anglo-Norman French fol(l)et ‘fool jester’.

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


Similar surnames: Follette, Tollett, Folley, Bullett, Collett, Mollet, Wollett, Pallett

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Where is the Follett family from?

You can see how Follett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Follett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 127 Follett families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Follett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Follett families in 1891.
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What did your Follett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Follett. 15% of Follett men worked as a Retired and 71% of Follett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Follett were Master Butcher and Housekeeper. .

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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 1939

  • Retired
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Dairy Farmer
    12%
  • Master Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Follett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follett 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Follett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Follett. For the veterans among your Follett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follett lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Follett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Follett in 1943 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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