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Folen Family History

Folen 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: Nolen, Dolen, Bolen, Molen, Olen, Foley, Holen, Polen, Folden, Foden

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Where is the Folen family from?

You can see how Folen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Folen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Folen family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Folen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Folen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folen 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 Folen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Folen. 100% of Folen men worked as a General Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Folen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folen 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Folen. 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 197 military records available for the last name Folen. For the veterans among your Folen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Folen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Folen in 1963 was 78, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folen 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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