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Fol Family History

Fol 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: Fox, Sol, Pol, Fohl, Foy, Mol, Bol, Folk, Fok, Foil

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Where is the Fol family from?

You can see how Fol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fol family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fol families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fol's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fol 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 Fol ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fol. 100% of Fol women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    100%

What Fol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Fol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fol 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Fol. 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 97 military records available for the last name Fol. For the veterans among your Fol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fol lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Fol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fol in 1972 was 83, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fol 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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