This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Folyan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Folyan Family History

Folyan 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: Folan, Forman, Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Olan, Foran, Holan, Follin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Folyan family from?

You can see how Folyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folyan family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Folyan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Folyan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Folyan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Folyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Folyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folyan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Folyan

Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Folyan. 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.

View all Folyan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Folyan. For the veterans among your Folyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Folyan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Folyan family history

Discover More

What is the average Folyan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folyan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folyan

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Folyan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial