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Folla Family History

Folla 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: Falla, Molla, Bolla, Golla, Colla, Rolla, Folta, Zolla, Fella, Filla

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Where is the Folla family from?

You can see how Folla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Folla family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Folla's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Folla families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folla 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 Folla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folla. 100% of Folla men worked as an Owner Salesman and 100% of Folla women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Owner Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Folla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Folla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folla 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Folla. 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 97 military records available for the last name Folla. For the veterans among your Folla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folla lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Folla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Folla in 1969 was 71, and 42 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folla 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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