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Folins Family History

Folins 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: Folino, Folkins, Solis, Filkins, Flint, Lins, Polin, Molin, Olin

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Where is the Folins family from?

You can see how Folins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folins family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Folins family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Folins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Folins families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Folins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folins 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Folins. 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 military records available for the last name Folins. For the veterans among your Folins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Folins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Folins in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folins 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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