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Foltin Family History

Foltin 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: Follin, Foltyn, Boltin, Fortin, Holton, Fortun, Colton, Felton

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Where is the Foltin family from?

You can see how Foltin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foltin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Foltin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Foltin family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foltin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Foltin families in 1891.
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What did your Foltin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foltin. 58% of Foltin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Foltin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foltin were Mechanic and Operator.

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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
    58%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Mechanic
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Foltin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Foltin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foltin 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Foltin. 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 459 military records available for the last name Foltin. For the veterans among your Foltin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foltin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Foltin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Foltin in 1951 was 29, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foltin 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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