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Foltyn Family History

Foltyn Surname Meaning

Czech (mainly Foltýn); Polish: from the personal name Foltýn Foltyn.

German-influenced variants of Czech Valentin Polish Walenty.

(see Valentine).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Foltyn family from?

You can see how Foltyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foltyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Foltyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Foltyn families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Foltyn's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Foltyn families in 1891.
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What did your Foltyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foltyn. 100% of Foltyn men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Foltyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foltyn 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Foltyn. 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 212 military records available for the last name Foltyn. For the veterans among your Foltyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foltyn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Foltyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Foltyn in 1963 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

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