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Folke Family History

Folke Surname Meaning

see Fowke.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Folke family from?

You can see how Folke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Folke families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Folke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Folke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folke 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 Folke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Folke. 100% of Folke 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%

What Folke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Folke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folke 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Folke. 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 561 military records available for the last name Folke. For the veterans among your Folke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Folke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Folke in 1959 was 56, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folke 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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