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Folaer Family History

Folaer Surname 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: Folger, Folker, Folmer, Felber, Holder, Toller, Fuller, Bolter

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Where is the Folaer family from?

You can see how Folaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folaer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Folaer family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Folaer's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Folaer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Folaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folaer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Folaer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Folaer. For the veterans among your Folaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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