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Folston Family History

Folston 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: Colston, Rolston, Holston, Forston, Foston, Polston, Golston, Folson

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Where is the Folston family from?

You can see how Folston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Folston families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Folston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Folston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folston 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 Folston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folston. 70% of Folston men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Folston women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folston were Farmer and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farmer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Folston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Folston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folston 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Folston. 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 95 military records available for the last name Folston. For the veterans among your Folston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Folston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Folston in 1966 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folston 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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