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Foldoe Family History

Foldoe 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: Nolde, Soldo, Forde, Goldie, Folds, Golde, Folse, Folden, Folsom

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Where is the Foldoe family from?

You can see how Foldoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foldoe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foldoe family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foldoe's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Foldoe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foldoe 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 Foldoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foldoe. 100% of Foldoe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Foldoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Foldoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foldoe 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Foldoe. 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 54 military records available for the last name Foldoe. For the veterans among your Foldoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foldoe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Foldoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Foldoe in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foldoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foldoe 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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