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Folstone Family History

Folstone 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, Goldstone, Holston, Forston, Foston, Holstine

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Where is the Folstone family from?

You can see how Folstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folstone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Folstone family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Folstone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Folstone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Folstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folstone 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Folstone. 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 military records available for the last name Folstone. For the veterans among your Folstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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