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Foldenauer Family History

Foldenauer 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: Moldenhauer, Obenauer, Felgenhauer, Feldbauer, Mollenhauer, Holdener

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Where is the Foldenauer family from?

You can see how Foldenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foldenauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Foldenauer families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Foldenauer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Foldenauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foldenauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foldenauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foldenauer. 38% of Foldenauer men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Foldenauer women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foldenauer were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Moulder
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Foldenauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Foldenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foldenauer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Foldenauer. 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 147 military records available for the last name Foldenauer. For the veterans among your Foldenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foldenauer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Foldenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Foldenauer in 1956 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foldenauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foldenauer 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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