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Follings Family History

Follings 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: Hollings, Collings, Rollings, Bolling, Hellings, Rolling, Killings

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Where is the Follings family from?

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

There are 95 census records available for the last name Follings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follings 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Follings. 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 29 military records available for the last name Follings. For the veterans among your Follings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follings lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Follings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Follings in 1961 was 39, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follings 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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