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Folstein Family History

Folstein 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: Holstein, Goldstein, Hulstein, Holsten, Milstein, Hollstein

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Where is the Folstein family from?

You can see how Folstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Folstein families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Folstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Folstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Folstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folstein 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Folstein. 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 76 military records available for the last name Folstein. For the veterans among your Folstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folstein lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Folstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Folstein in 1975 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folstein 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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