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Folger Family History

Folger Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fulcher.

German: nickname from Middle High German Middle Low German volger ‘companion supporter’.

Swiss German: status name for a supporting person in a legal trial.

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


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Where is the Folger family from?

You can see how Folger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Folger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Folger families living in Suffolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Folger's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Folger families in 1891.
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What did your Folger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Folger. 100% of Folger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Folger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folger 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Folger. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Folger. For the veterans among your Folger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folger lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Folger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Folger in 1941 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folger 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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