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Folinsbee Family History

Folinsbee 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: Follansbee, Folmsbee, Solesbee, Frisbee, Finster, Wolinski, Dolinski

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Where is the Folinsbee family from?

You can see how Folinsbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folinsbee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Folinsbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Folinsbee families living in New Hampshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Folinsbee's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Folinsbee families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Folinsbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folinsbee 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Folinsbee. 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 25 military records available for the last name Folinsbee. For the veterans among your Folinsbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folinsbee lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Folinsbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Folinsbee in 1972 was 80, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folinsbee 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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