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Foldes Family History

Foldes Surname Meaning

see Foulds.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Foldes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foldes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Foldes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Foldes families living in Leicestershire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Foldes's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Foldes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Foldes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foldes 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 677 immigration records available for the last name Foldes. 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 156 military records available for the last name Foldes. For the veterans among your Foldes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foldes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Foldes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Foldes in 1965 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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