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Folkert Family History

Folkert Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Volkert and in North America also an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Folkert family from?

You can see how Folkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Folkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Folkert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Folkert families in 1891.
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What did your Folkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folkert. 48% of Folkert men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Folkert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folkert were Teacher and Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Folkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Folkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkert 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Folkert. 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 379 military records available for the last name Folkert. For the veterans among your Folkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Folkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Folkert in 1962 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folkert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkert 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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