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Folkland Family History

Folkland 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: Folland, Holland, Okland, Felland, Oakland, Forland, Bolland, Volland

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Where is the Folkland family from?

You can see how Folkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkland family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Folkland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Folkland family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkland's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Folkland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkland 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 124 census records available for the last name Folkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkland 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Folkland. 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 9 military records available for the last name Folkland. For the veterans among your Folkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Folkland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Folkland in 1965 was 91, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkland 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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