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Folly Family History

Folly Surname Meaning

see Folley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Folly family from?

You can see how Folly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Folly families living in Cornwall. This was about 23% of all the recorded Folly's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Folly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Folly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Folly. 75% of Folly men worked as a Bricklayer and 88% of Folly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folly were Builders Labourer H W and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    75%
  • Builders Labourer H W
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Folly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folly 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Folly. 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 984 military records available for the last name Folly. For the veterans among your Folly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folly lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Folly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Folly in 1949 was 51, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folly 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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