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Folgar Family History

Folgar Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from one of the seven places called Folgar in Galicia (Spain)

from a collective of ancient folgo ‘fern’

Latin filex.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Folgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folgar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Folgar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Folgar family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Folgar's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Folgar families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Folgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folgar 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Folgar. 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 24 military records available for the last name Folgar. For the veterans among your Folgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folgar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Folgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Folgar in 1975 was 74, and 24 in 2003.

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