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Folander Family History

Folander 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: Bolander, Kolander, Molander, Olander, Lander, Melander, Helander

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Where is the Folander family from?

You can see how Folander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Folander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Folander families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Folander's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Folander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Folander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folander 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Folander. 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 11 military records available for the last name Folander. For the veterans among your Folander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folander lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Folander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Folander in 1965 was 65, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folander 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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