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Foland Family History

Foland Surname Meaning

German: variant of Volland.

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


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Where is the Foland family from?

You can see how Foland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Foland families living in Isle of Man. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foland's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Foland families in 1891.
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What did your Foland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailoress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foland. 100% of Foland women worked as a Tailoress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Tailoress
    100%

What Foland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Foland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foland 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Foland. 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 Foland. For the veterans among your Foland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foland lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Foland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Foland in 1951 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foland ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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