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Folwick Family History

Folwick 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: Fenwick, Howick, Fosdick, Cowick, Rolnick, Lodwick, Golick, Collick

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Where is the Folwick family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Folwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folwick. 50% of Folwick men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Folwick women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Folwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folwick 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Folwick. 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 32 military records available for the last name Folwick. For the veterans among your Folwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folwick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Folwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Folwick in 1966 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folwick 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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