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Folette Family History

Folette 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: Follette, Colette, Molette, Nolette, Lorette, Klette, Flett, Follett

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Where is the Folette family from?

You can see how Folette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Folette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Folette families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Folette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Folette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folette 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 Folette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folette. 100% of Folette women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Folette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Folette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folette 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Folette. 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 12 military records available for the last name Folette. For the veterans among your Folette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Folette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Folette in 1965 was 83, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folette 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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