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Foldesy Family History

Foldesy 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: Folley, Foley, Folds, Folden, Goldey, Fildes, Folkes, Forrest, Holder

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Where is the Foldesy family from?

You can see how Foldesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foldesy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foldesy family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foldesy's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Foldesy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foldesy 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 73 census records available for the last name Foldesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foldesy 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Foldesy. 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 15 military records available for the last name Foldesy. For the veterans among your Foldesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foldesy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Foldesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Foldesy in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foldesy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foldesy 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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