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Folley Family History

Folley Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of several places called La Folie in France of which there are examples in Aisne, Eure-et-Loir, and Calvados.

Irish: variant of Foley.

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


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Where is the Folley family from?

You can see how Folley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 116 Folley families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Folley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Folley families in 1891.
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What did your Folley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Folley. 16% of Folley men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Folley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folley were Wharf Labourerheavy Worker and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Wharf Labourerheavy Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Folley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Folley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Folley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Folley. For the veterans among your Folley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Folley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Folley in 1957 was 59, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folley 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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