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Folak Family History

Folak 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: Dolak, Flak, Polak, Kolak, Solak, Wolak, Folan, Folk, Filak, Folck

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Where is the Folak family from?

You can see how Folak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Folak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Folak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Folak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Folak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Folak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folak 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Folak. 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 12 military records available for the last name Folak. For the veterans among your Folak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Folak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Folak in 1974 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folak 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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