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Folau Family History

Folau 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: Folan, Lau, Pola, Solar, Blau, Dolak, Olan, Flak, Bolam, Polak

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folau 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 81 census records available for the last name Folau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folau 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Folau. 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 3 military records available for the last name Folau. For the veterans among your Folau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folau lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Folau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Folau in 1983 was 52, and 59 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folau 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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