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Follmer Family History

Follmer Surname Meaning

German (also Föllmer): variant of Vollmer. Americanized form of German Vollmer. Compare Folmer and Fullmer.

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


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Where is the Follmer family from?

You can see how Follmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Follmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Follmer families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Follmer's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Follmer families in 1891.
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What did your Follmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Follmer. 20% of Follmer men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Follmer women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Follmer were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Follmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follmer 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Follmer. 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 Follmer. For the veterans among your Follmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follmer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Follmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Follmer in 1948 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follmer 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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