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Follander Family History

Follander 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: Hollander, Bolander, Callander, Kolander, Oblander, Molander, Olander

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Where is the Follander family from?

You can see how Follander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Follander families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Follander families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Follander's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Follander families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Follander 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 52 census records available for the last name Follander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follander 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Follander. 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 6 military records available for the last name Follander. For the veterans among your Follander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follander lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Follander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Follander in 1979 was 53, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follander 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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