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Folkedal Family History

Folkedal 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: Folkestad, Dolezal, Olmeda, Folkman, Folker, Folkerts, Felkel, Flegal

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Where is the Folkedal family from?

You can see how Folkedal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkedal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Folkedal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Folkedal families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkedal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Folkedal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkedal 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 98 census records available for the last name Folkedal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkedal 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Folkedal. 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 12 military records available for the last name Folkedal. For the veterans among your Folkedal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkedal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Folkedal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Folkedal in 1967 was 75, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkedal 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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