This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Follins family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Follins Family History

Follins 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: Follin, Collins, Dollins, Pollins, Rollins, Folkins, Follis, Hollins

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Follins family from?

You can see how Follins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Follins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Follins families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Follins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Follins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Follins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Follins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Follins. 40% of Follins men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Follins women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Follins were Chauffeur and Cook.

View Census Data for Follins | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Follins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Follins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Follins

Passenger Lists

There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Follins. 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.

View all Follins immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Follins. For the veterans among your Follins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Follins military records

You've only scratched the surface of Follins family history

Discover More

What is the average Follins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Follins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Follins in 1966 was 42, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Follins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follins 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Follins family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial