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Folkelman Family History

Folkelman 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: Fackelman, Follman, Bockelman, Finkelman, Bokelman, Folkman, Fogelman

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Where is the Folkelman family from?

You can see how Folkelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Folkelman family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkelman's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Folkelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkelman 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 24 census records available for the last name Folkelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkelman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Folkelman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Folkelman. For the veterans among your Folkelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkelman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Folkelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Folkelman in 1971 was 76, and 75 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkelman 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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