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Folwell Family History

Folwell Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from Folleville Somme in northern France.

The placename Ashby Folville in Leicestershire derives its affix from the de Folevill family who held the manor from the 12th to 14th centuries.

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


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Where is the Folwell family from?

You can see how Folwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Folwell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Folwell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Folwell families in 1891.
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What did your Folwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Folwell. 24% of Folwell men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Folwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folwell were Postman and Hosiery Linker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Hosiery F W K
    15%
  • Blast Furnace Worker
    15%
  • Postman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Hosiery Linker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Folwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folwell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Folwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Folwell. For the veterans among your Folwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folwell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Folwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Folwell in 1962 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folwell 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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