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Folter Family History

Folter 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: Bolter, Holter, Kolter, Foster, Felter, Colter, Filter, Falter

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Where is the Folter family from?

You can see how Folter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Folter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Folter families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Folter's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Folter families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Folter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folter 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Folter. 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 247 military records available for the last name Folter. For the veterans among your Folter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Folter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Folter in 1970 was 54, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folter 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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