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Folin Family History

Folin 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: Polin, Molin, Olin, Dolin, Follin, Falin, Wolin, Rolin, Golin, Bolin

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Where is the Folin family from?

You can see how Folin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Folin families living in Channel Islands. This was about 73% of all the recorded Folin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Folin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folin 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 Folin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folin. 50% of Folin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Folin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folin 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Folin. 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 129 military records available for the last name Folin. For the veterans among your Folin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Folin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Folin in 1970 was 74, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folin 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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